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CS02 CTS

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,240 mi
Last recorded46,240 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS02 CTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm also tyre perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,468 miles

Front Both tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm tyre also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 45,468 miles

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

Front Both tyres deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm tyre also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,149 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Rear TYRE WORN LOW AND PERISHED

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 41,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,591 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 40,568 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,482 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,409 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 33,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,552 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 30,393 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 27,157 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,589 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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CS02 CTS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CS02 CTS, 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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CS02 CTS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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