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C1 JRR

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,736 mi
Last recorded112,736 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 JRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,736 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2020 112,047 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 111,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,068 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,880 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ABC warning light on

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 104,831 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

unable to test some brake pipes due to covers

unable to test some engine bay components due to covers

unable to test some under body components due to covers

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,472 miles

nsf suspension arm boots splitting slightly

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Fail 16 Sep 2014 99,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf suspension arm boots splitting slightly

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some brake pipes and fuel pipes will need attention before next test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some brake pipes and fuel pipes will need attention before next test

Pass 17 Aug 2012 86,831 miles

wipers slight smearing

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres wearing outer edges

near side exhaust mouting damaged but support ok

Fail 15 Aug 2012 86,831 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres wearing outer edges

exhaust heat shield loose

near side exhaust mouting damaged but support ok

wipers slight smearing

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing outside edges

unable to carry out full inspection as under body plates fiited front/centre

Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing outside edges

unable to carry out full inspection as under body plates fiited front/centre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,316 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,574 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,466 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,867 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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C1 JRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C1 JRR, 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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C1 JRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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