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AY02 FXD

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,711 mi
Last recorded120,711 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,711 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,626 miles

Front wiper blades poor but do clear screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 102,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 99,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 93,939 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 78,011 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 78,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST RATTLING INTERNALLY

Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,541 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 73,383 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear 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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AY02 FXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY02 FXD, 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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What year was AY02 FXD registered?

AY02 FXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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