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BG52 ASU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ASU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,828 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 112,473 miles

Battery loose in boot box

Offside Front Air suspension unit has play at the upper attachment

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass dull (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 May 2017 112,473 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Battery loose in boot box

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass dull (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,337 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 112,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,973 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 111,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 109,810 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 109,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

e/m light on

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,743 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 65,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,036 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/front wheel rim damaged.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,585 miles

slight damage to o/s rear light lens,boot lid and rear o/s wing †o/s front and rear wheel rims damaged †front pads worn †n/s front fog lamp lens damaged

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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BG52 ASU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG52 ASU, 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 BG52 ASU registered?

BG52 ASU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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