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SE02 VOT

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,729 mi
Last recorded114,729 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl79,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres sidewall damaged

e.m.l on

under trays/side skits fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 114,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres sidewall damaged

e.m.l on

under trays/side skits fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut to side wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut to side wall ,2mm tread and perished

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

Offside Front tyre cut to side wall

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill /sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill /sub frame mount/covered in plastic trim unable to examine fully (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 112,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut to side wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut to side wall ,2mm tread and perished

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

Offside Front tyre cut to side wall

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill /sub frame mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill /sub frame mount/covered in plastic trim unable to examine fully (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,889 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 104,505 miles

Exhaust has slight corrosion

N/S/F brake disc has a slight lip

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/S/F brake disc has slight lip

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 103,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

srs light on

Fail 16 Apr 2012 103,097 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

srs light on

Pass 12 Feb 2011 99,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,281 miles

o/s/f indicator registering fault

Fail 14 Mar 2009 93,131 miles

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

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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,079 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,353 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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SE02 VOT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SE02 VOT, 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 SE02 VOT registered?

SE02 VOT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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