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N16 SHS

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 SHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,376 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 97,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 95,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,839 miles

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

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

underside plastick covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,648 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 84,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N16 SHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N16 SHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N16 SHS?

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What year was N16 SHS registered?

N16 SHS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is N16 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 SHS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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