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CP51 XAX

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,803 mi
Last recorded143,803 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 XAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 143,803 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to rear components underseal to parts of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 143,803 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to rear components underseal to parts of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 143,803 miles

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

Central Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing esp light on (7.12 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear light corrosion to rear components lower

Pass 28 May 2021 140,910 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,869 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 133,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 127,030 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,806 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 988,842 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,054 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 84,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,394 miles

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

diff leaks

nearside rear shock absorber rubber boot split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2008 75,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

diff leaks

nearside rear shock absorber rubber boot split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 67,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 56,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 46,710 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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CP51 XAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CP51 XAX, 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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CP51 XAX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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