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DE51 SEV

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 125,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 122,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,064 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,159 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 114,296 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 114,296 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,893 miles

Corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes.

O/S and N/S Rear flexy brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

O/S/R tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 101,882 miles

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

Corrosion to front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes.

O/S and N/S Rear flexy brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

O/S/R tyre tread wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,574 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,574 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,468 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,468 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,235 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 59,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,958 miles

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

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

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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DE51 SEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE51 SEV, 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 DE51 SEV registered?

DE51 SEV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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