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L600 SLS

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 SLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust center rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,892 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 65,890 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust flange broken

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,261 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 50,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,657 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,163 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,667 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

drivers door mirror deteriorated

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,781 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 23,778 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,483 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,687 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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L600 SLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver 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 L600 SLS, 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 L600 SLS registered?

L600 SLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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