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DG51 JJX

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 81,460 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,124 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,106 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 57,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,162 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,952 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,205 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 52,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,311 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 37,201 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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DG51 JJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG51 JJX, 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 DG51 JJX registered?

DG51 JJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is DG51 JJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 JJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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