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HF51 LGA

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

White Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,631 mi
Last recorded10,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 10,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 10,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 10,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 10,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 10,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 10,360 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 2 Feb 2021 10,197 miles

covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 9,965 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 9,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 9,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 9,054 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 8,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 7,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 6,227 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,722 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 5,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 5,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 4,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 4,128 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 2,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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HF51 LGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in White with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 79,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 LGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 LGA registered?

HF51 LGA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is HF51 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 LGA shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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