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AE02 VWO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

67,514 mi
Last recorded67,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 67,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,089 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 64,209 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 64,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,972 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,629 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 15 Jul 2011 39,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,842 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,128 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 17,485 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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AE02 VWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 VWO, 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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AE02 VWO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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