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F11 DSN

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Gold Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,799 mi
Last recorded86,799 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 DSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 86,316 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 86,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 86,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 85,671 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2018 84,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2017 82,002 miles

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

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

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

shields prevent full examination.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front lower forward control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged o/s rear to flexi (2.2.D.2b)

rattle from inside offside rear exhaust box

Fail 27 May 2016 79,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting brackets by differential corroded away from exhaust pipe. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread separating. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes above rear differential. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside front lower forward control arm ball joint dust cover split. joint is inverted.

advise shields prevent full examination.

suspect catalytic convertor material rattling in offside exhaust tailpipe.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,336 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,357 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 60,357 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,605 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,642 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,741 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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F11 DSN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Gold with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F11 DSN, 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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F11 DSN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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