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J111 LKK

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,465 mi
Last recorded110,465 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 LKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 110,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre has wear on the inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,321 miles

All tyres are wearing/worn on inner edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mountings a have corroded off

Minor oil leak from rear diff

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear suspension pipes are corroded

Rear tyres are worn to wear markers

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,836 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 101,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,507 miles

Front brake disc back plate(s) slightly corroded

left strut top mount slightly worn

right front strut top mount slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,525 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)

Oil leak

off side mirror cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,529 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front discs corroded on inner edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,529 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front discs corroded on inner edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 78,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,855 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil, leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,047 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 61,047 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front rack gaitor rubbing on lower suspension arm on lock to lock

Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,018 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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J111 LKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J111 LKK, 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 J111 LKK registered?

J111 LKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is J111 LKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 LKK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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