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J555 CLH

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,011 mi
Last recorded115,011 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,011 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine covers and under trays fitted. sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)

outer side walls of nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2016 110,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked in inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)

outer side walls of nearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,027 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 103,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

o/s front fog light inop

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,981 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear shock adsorber leaking fluid

Pass 15 Jul 2013 96,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,831 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,678 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 78,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,672 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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J555 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J555 CLH, 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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J555 CLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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