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BT51 BRX

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,592 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 87,551 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,294 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,217 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 79,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,871 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 73,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

srs light on

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 51,967 miles

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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BT51 BRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT51 BRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT51 BRX registered?

BT51 BRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is BT51 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 BRX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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