CarVerify

Free Car Check

F123 MRC

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 5199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,924 mi
Last recorded79,924 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 79,924 miles

all tytres on legal limit

discs worn

f-r brake pipes rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2017 79,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tytres on legal limit

discs worn

f-r brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2016

Nearside Front tyre has cut outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut outer wall

Offside Front tyre has cut outer wall

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

front brake pads low approx. 2mm left?

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,297 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 66,295 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,128 miles

1x centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

2x rear exhaust brackets deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs slightly pitted

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,639 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,657 miles

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

nearside font and rear tyres side wall in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2009 48,655 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

nearside font and rear tyres side wall in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 39,955 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F123 MRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 5,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F123 MRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F123 MRC?

You can check the full history of F123 MRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F123 MRC registered?

F123 MRC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 June 2001.

Is F123 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F123 MRC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F123 MRC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F123 MRC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.