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AM02 JSM

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 JSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 122,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 113,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,371 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,084 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 29 Apr 2011 80,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,793 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 74,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,409 miles

both front tyres low tread on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 61,621 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 61,617 miles

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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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AM02 JSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM02 JSM, 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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AM02 JSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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