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LG51 MFY

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,874 mi
Last recorded171,874 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 MFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 171,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 161,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 149,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 135,467 miles

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

Rear exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 121,301 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 105,234 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 105,234 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2009 90,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,207 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exessive engine oil leak

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,164 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,164 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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LG51 MFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 82,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG51 MFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG51 MFY registered?

LG51 MFY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LG51 MFY safe to buy?

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