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C16 OOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 OOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front seems to have oil and coolant leaks-cannot trace because of covers

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

srs light flashed-recommend checking

Pass 3 Jan 2019 141,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,300 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 135,563 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 130,832 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 130,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 123,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 123,856 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,982 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 121,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,544 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 106,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 97,444 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 94,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 85,657 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 71,556 miles

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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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C16 OOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C16 OOJ, 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 C16 OOJ registered?

C16 OOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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