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AO51 FVL

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 121,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily perished 275 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded outer sleave ripped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken - in front of diff (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around very rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure x2

Fail 21 Oct 2024 118,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure x2

Fail 14 Mar 2022 118,341 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r and o/s/r sills are corroded with covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 117,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms outer marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,800 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear strut rubber covers split

suspension fault on dash

Fail 23 Nov 2018 117,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear strut rubber covers split

suspension fault on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2017 117,462 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,400 miles

wear on front wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 89,309 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,309 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,789 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2011 83,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket needs welding

Fail 12 May 2011 83,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket needs welding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 78,831 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,226 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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AO51 FVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 79,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 FVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 FVL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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