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FM51 VXA

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,490 mi
Last recorded123,490 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2021 123,490 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Will likely clean up with continued use x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2019 121,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 105,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,400 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,184 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 81,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 67,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,523 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion inner surfaces †

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2006 57,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM51 VXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM51 VXA, 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 FM51 VXA registered?

FM51 VXA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is FM51 VXA safe to buy?

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