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NK51 WYW

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 WYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 142,570 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play nearside front bottom shock bush

Pass 7 May 2024 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 142,160 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,147 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 140,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front rear arm center shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 138,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 135,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,933 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 127,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 124,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,294 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 110,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,559 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,895 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 88,503 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 88,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 78,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,478 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 67,478 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,958 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 62,958 miles

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 59,542 miles

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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NK51 WYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NK51 WYW, 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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NK51 WYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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