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A11 OCT

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,772 mi
Last recorded33,772 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,761 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear limit

Fail 1 Dec 2011 33,761 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear limit

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 30,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,035 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,859 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 18,777 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 18,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SURFACE RUST ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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A11 OCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 82,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 OCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 OCT registered?

A11 OCT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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