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C12 CPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Grey Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,868 mi
Last recorded129,868 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 129,868 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leeks from rear axle

unable to veiw rear coil springs fully

Fail 25 May 2012 119,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 119,126 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,080 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 109,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,435 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,789 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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C12 CPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Grey with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C12 CPO, 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 C12 CPO registered?

C12 CPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is C12 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 CPO shows 9 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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