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BW51 FSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 FSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,923 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 111,915 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 108,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both suspension mounting has slight freeplay

Surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under the vehicle ,

Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,154 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both suspension mounting has slight freeplay

Surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under the vehicle ,

Pass 17 Oct 2019 106,829 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 106,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,170 miles

all prescribed area slightly corroded

all under body cover fitted and sill cover fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2018 104,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all prescribed area slightly corroded

all under body cover fitted and sill cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,718 miles

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

Play both rear lower suspension

Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 97,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 93,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil spring cover deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges 245/45ZR 18 100W

Pass 31 May 2012 90,080 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 90,080 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,303 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 85,303 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BW51 FSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW51 FSZ, 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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BW51 FSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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