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K500 KLD

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

187,934 mi
Last recorded187,934 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 KLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 187,934 miles

Cant fully check out inner and outer sills due to body kit

cant check floor or pipes due to covers

o/s/r chassis corroded slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2025 185,750 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NOT CHECKED OUTER OR INNER SILLS DUE BODY TRIMS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/F O/S/F JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R O/S/R INNER SILLS TO JACKING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 183,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 183,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

hydraulic reservoir under bonnet loose

Pass 3 Jun 2023 182,254 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 189,855 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 178,277 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 129,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 125,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 122,095 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 115,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 93,696 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 93,696 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2012 93,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,272 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs worn

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 51,088 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,051 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 49,010 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 26,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 26,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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K500 KLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K500 KLD, 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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K500 KLD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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