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LN51 AUT

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,590 mi
Last recorded84,590 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rear ABC (suspension) pipes slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,579 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 84,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 84,534 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,388 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,439 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,394 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,557 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,555 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 42,605 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,853 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 11 Feb 2010 38,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,855 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 26,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 22,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 19,702 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 19,702 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LN51 AUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LN51 AUT, 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 LN51 AUT registered?

LN51 AUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is LN51 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 AUT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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