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J7 HHU

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,525 mi
Last recorded127,525 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 127,525 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 127,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CURVED ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 127,071 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 126,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge + condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,531 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 116,542 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and has cut in outer side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2013 113,229 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f slight tyre wall damage

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,791 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all four brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,766 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2009 88,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,329 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,491 miles

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

signs of oil at rear diff

slight play in both front shockabsorber top mounts

Pass 23 May 2006 44,638 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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J7 HHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J7 HHU, 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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J7 HHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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