MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower pin/ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to rear chassis rails
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion to rear chassis rails
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in nearside track rod inner joint
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fluid leak, either engine oil or PAS fluid
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fluid leak, either engine oil or PAS fluid
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall cut,s! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play rack end
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak!!
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall cut,s! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play rack end
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak!!
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
advises one of the two o/s/r side lights not working
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advises one of the two o/s/r side lights not working
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?
Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM51 VSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM51 VSD, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FM51 VSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 11 February 2002.
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