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FA51 XNJ

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,451 mi
Last recorded65,451 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,451 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,734 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2012 53,890 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,766 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in front tyre tread and perishing

power steerimg pump sweating

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,137 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 47,494 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 47,489 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,244 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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FA51 XNJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 79,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 XNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA51 XNJ registered?

FA51 XNJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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