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AX02 AVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 114,924 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 114,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 113,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 111,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 111,702 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,544 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,107 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2016 106,095 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AX02 AVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 AX02 AVU, 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 AX02 AVU registered?

AX02 AVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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