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CU51 MFA

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,628 mi
Last recorded90,628 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,628 miles

2out of 3 screen washers working

ABS light flicked on and off going thru brake rollers

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 90,628 miles

2out of 3 screen washers working

ABS light flicked on and off going thru brake rollers

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 90,414 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust modified

Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,709 miles

Exhaust modified

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,355 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,657 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 82,657 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both hangers adrift (7.1.1)

Fluid suspension unit leaking abc pump (2.4.D.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,111 miles

1. Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

2. Plastic sill covers and under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1. Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

2. Plastic sill covers and under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,539 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,762 miles

o/s rear suspension leg is slightly poor condition.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,000 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres cracked

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Rear tyres cracked

warning light on dash

Fail 11 Aug 2011 61,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Rear tyres cracked

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres cracked

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,847 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,236 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 56,236 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,872 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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CU51 MFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU51 MFA, 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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CU51 MFA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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