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DN51 XSG

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,390 mi
Last recorded92,390 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 92,390 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 91,385 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight discolouring of rear indicators

Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,842 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge has ply exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

slight discolouring of rear indicators

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear windows tinted

drivers mirror glass deteriating

exhaust hanger missing but adequately supported

Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,842 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear windows tinted

drivers mirror glass deteriating

exhaust hanger missing but adequately supported

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,135 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,502 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,006 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,913 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 45,781 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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DN51 XSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver 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 DN51 XSG, 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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DN51 XSG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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