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BSZ 3754

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,297 mi
Last recorded125,297 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 3754
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 125,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 red rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no lock outs on rear brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2026 125,296 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play and offside front rack arms xcess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting just infront of suspension bed corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside front two tyres cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 red rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no lock outs on rear brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,102 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lift in both front top strut mounts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front sill corroded but not in any prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside corroded in places

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 23 May 2019 122,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 118,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 118,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust bracket corroded/insecure

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strut bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 104,950 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 104,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2015 98,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 98,177 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 91,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 89,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

diff seal leaking

parking brake travel long advise

srs light on

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,094 miles

front tyres have bald edges

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,706 miles

diff slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,175 miles

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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BSZ 3754 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSZ 3754, 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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What year was BSZ 3754 registered?

BSZ 3754 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is BSZ 3754 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 3754 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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