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C5 JMH

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,097 mi
Last recorded51,097 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,097 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON AT DASH.

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

R/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,661 miles

DAMAGE AT L/H/F ALLOY WHEEL OUTER RIM.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

FRONT TYRES WEARING AT EDGES.

SLIGHT SCORING AT INNER SURFACES OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,588 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 42,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C5 JMH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 JMH, 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 C5 JMH registered?

C5 JMH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is C5 JMH safe to buy?

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