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M55 TDP

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 TDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 97,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre cut on inner edge but no cords showing

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

Oil leak

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre very worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre cut on inner edge but no cords showing

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

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

Oil leak

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 12 May 2012 84,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,965 miles

second hand shock absorber been fitted to nearside rear

Fail 2 Jun 2011 81,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2010 78,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,006 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 73,782 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 539,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 41,030 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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M55 TDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M55 TDP, 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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M55 TDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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