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A12 BWD

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,090 mi
Last recorded48,090 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 44,256 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 44,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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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A12 BWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 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 A12 BWD, 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 24 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 A12 BWD registered?

A12 BWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 February 2002.

Is A12 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BWD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 BWD have outstanding finance?

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