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FA51 ZTY

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,214 miles

child seats fitted to rear

osf brake pipe rusty

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,824 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 79,664 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 79,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,847 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 78,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,105 miles

all brake discs lipped

light stains to both number plates

new fitted exhaust fouls chassis brace bar

offside catalist mount has been cut off

Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,285 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,102 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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FA51 ZTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA51 ZTY, 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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What year was FA51 ZTY registered?

FA51 ZTY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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