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MU51 BCZ

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,389 mi
Last recorded64,389 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 BCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,389 miles

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

near side & off side front steering arm slightly worn

Fail 8 Jan 2010 64,389 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side & off side front steering arm slightly worn

Pass 5 Jul 2008 62,369 miles

slight play on both front steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2008 62,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play on both front steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,068 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 57,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MU51 BCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MU51 BCZ, 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 MU51 BCZ registered?

MU51 BCZ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is MU51 BCZ safe to buy?

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