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LA51 YFZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 YFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,009 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,411 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,608 miles

Front Discs slightly worn

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 65,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,513 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,869 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 51,857 miles

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

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

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

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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LA51 YFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LA51 YFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 YFZ registered?

LA51 YFZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LA51 YFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 YFZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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