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104,484 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear hydraulic ferrules and pipes has corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))
Rear hydraulic ferrules and pipes has corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm centre ball joint connecting to bottom of suspension leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust system corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt aluminium suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust system corroded
front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s/r inner sidelight inop
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
all steering suspension and brake components corroded
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
all steering suspension and brake components corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front shock absorber lower mounting worn
front brake discs rear faces corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn at edges
both front tyres worn to 2mm
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
no beam kick up at offside headlamp aim
rear number plate not secured properly
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn at edges
both front tyres worn to 2mm
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
no beam kick up at offside headlamp aim
rear number plate not secured properly
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?
Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.
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FY51 GLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 FY51 GLV, 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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FY51 GLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 25 September 2001.
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