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FH51 ZKZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,830 mi
Last recorded141,830 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 141,830 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 141,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 139,412 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,766 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

n/s/f tyre has been run flat and worn on inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 128,361 miles

ABC warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

tyre warning light on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2012 128,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ABC warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2011 122,046 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,296 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,541 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 82,541 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 72,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 62,199 miles

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

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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FH51 ZKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH51 ZKZ, 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 FH51 ZKZ registered?

FH51 ZKZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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