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HST 47X

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,963 mi
Last recorded135,963 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHST 47X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 135,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 127,734 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside side repeater partially working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust hanging brackets deteriorated

rear heatshield insecure

slight lift at both top strut mounts

slight play at both front hubs

Pass 31 May 2018 125,003 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 125,003 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STREEING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft front drive rubber deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,379 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft front drive rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,308 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 69,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 69,404 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,385 miles

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)

near side front & off side front top mounts have movement

Fail 20 Apr 2012 69,385 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

near side front & off side front top mounts have movement

Pass 3 May 2011 65,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 65,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2010 58,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,064 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

some play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 2 May 2008 48,798 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 48,778 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 45,801 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 41,626 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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HST 47X is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HST 47X, 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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HST 47X is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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