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FB51 HPX

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,452 mi
Last recorded110,452 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 HPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 110,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,460 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,881 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 98,881 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 82,291 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,027 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 67,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 39,314 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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FB51 HPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB51 HPX, 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 FB51 HPX registered?

FB51 HPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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