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LN51 VFT

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,149 mi
Last recorded131,149 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 131,149 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 131,140 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 129,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 129,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Disc corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 126,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2018 126,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 118,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 118,865 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Number Plate Poor Condition

Pass 20 Apr 2015 114,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,341 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 95,411 miles

srs light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,217 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 72,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre v/ close to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,123 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,645 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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LN51 VFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

LN51 VFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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