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2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,004 mi
Last recorded34,004 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM 8
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 34,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,639 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 33,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,957 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,265 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,551 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,550 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,861 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 14,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FM 8 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FM 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM 8?

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What year was FM 8 registered?

FM 8 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is FM 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM 8 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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