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BT02 NLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,228 mi
Last recorded148,228 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 NLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 148,228 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 139,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear in both sides- four tyres worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis beam in both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,681 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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 117,035 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 110,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,626 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 100,211 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,093 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 720,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 69,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,276 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 58,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,522 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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BT02 NLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BT02 NLX, 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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BT02 NLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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