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J55 RUG

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,501 mi
Last recorded41,501 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,501 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 41,500 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 41,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,466 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 41,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

alternator light on

Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 41,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,121 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 41,110 miles

All four brake discs lightly corroded and pitted

Nearside Front 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 front tyre starting to crack in tread area

Pass 8 May 2015 40,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 May 2014 40,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,888 miles

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

fluid leak from nearside front unable to determine as from where

Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,888 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

fluid leak from nearside front unable to determine as from where

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,739 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 34,732 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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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J55 RUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J55 RUG, 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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J55 RUG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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