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EX51 TXT

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,751 mi
Last recorded104,751 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 TXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 104,751 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration bulb showing dim slightly

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration bulb showing dim slightly

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,744 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,730 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,716 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,273 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 104,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 101,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 101,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 97,761 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,185 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 94,181 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside and Nearside Front and Rear Brake Disc's need changing soon

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,604 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,109 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 62,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,379 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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EX51 TXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX51 TXT, 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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EX51 TXT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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