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CX52 VVD

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,276 mi
Last recorded136,276 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 136,276 miles

rear sills have been under sealed

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 136,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor/sill area holed/corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner floor sill area holed/corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,490 miles

Exhaust Catalytic converters have been modified but emissions not affected

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

Undertrays restricting full corrosion assessment

Fail 9 Oct 2019 135,474 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Catalytic converters have been modified but emissions not affected

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays restricting full corrosion assessment

Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,554 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,189 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 132,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 128,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,777 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,744 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 104,744 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,845 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 101,818 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 101,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,648 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 96,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,513 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,303 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 19 May 2006 56,046 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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CX52 VVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX52 VVD, 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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What year was CX52 VVD registered?

CX52 VVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is CX52 VVD safe to buy?

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