MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak TANK ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped but secure (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering slightly heavy when idle
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust noisy
resistance in power steering on idle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co over 0.2 % (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of brake pipe over rear axle leading from under floor (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy tail mufflers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
covers obscuring some components
covers obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
covers obscuring some components
covers obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside mirror indicator dim
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine
Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine
Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust bracket broken
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?
Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.
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GX51 BWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GX51 BWF, 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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GX51 BWF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 November 2001.
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