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A14 XXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,500 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 141,500 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 136,222 miles

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

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

unable to check for corrosion due to plastic covers rear seems poor

Pass 13 Aug 2018 132,550 miles

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

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

signs of corrosion both rear inner wheel arch/body area unable to fully inspect due to covers

Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,012 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 128,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,428 miles

dash displays rear light fault none found in test

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,955 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,955 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 107,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on limit need replacing now

Pass 3 Aug 2013 97,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 76,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 76,738 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 65,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,516 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 56,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,668 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 27,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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A14 XXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,220 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A14 XXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A14 XXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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