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RD51 YWO

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,666 mi
Last recorded127,666 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 127,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 121,766 miles

Lift in both front top mouns

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Surface rust on underside

Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 120,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 119,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 6 Aug 2018 111,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 107,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,150 miles

Front brake pads are approx 60% worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine covers,undertrays,floor covers and plastic sill covers are fitted

no dash illumination

slight exhaust leak from rear joints

Fail 9 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative all (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Front brake pads are approx 60% worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine covers,undertrays,floor covers and plastic sill covers are fitted

no dash illumination

slight exhaust leak from rear joints

Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,941 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Dec 2015 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f fog lamp insecure/damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2014 98,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2012 90,704 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 90,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 86,851 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,573 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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RD51 YWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RD51 YWO, 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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RD51 YWO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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