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HF51 DTV

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 DTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 73,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,183 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 72,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 70,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,680 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,095 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 67,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,707 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,185 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 82,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,527 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,000 miles

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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HF51 DTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HF51 DTV, 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 HF51 DTV registered?

HF51 DTV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is HF51 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 DTV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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