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GN51 ZZF

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Brown Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ZZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 101,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 99,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 96,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,863 miles

Bonnet stay weak.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,439 miles

Bonnet stay weak

Fail 6 Mar 2020 93,439 miles

Bonnet stay weak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,474 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,498 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,297 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,764 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 57,004 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 37,076 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

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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GN51 ZZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Brown with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GN51 ZZF, 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 GN51 ZZF registered?

GN51 ZZF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is GN51 ZZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ZZF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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