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DE52 UFB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,487 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,622 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,504 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 78,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,699 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,699 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,439 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,128 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,111 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,089 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 57,089 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate has ater ingress

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,042 miles

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

both fropnt tyre's feathered

o/s/rear indicator bulb whiteing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,402 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 47,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front brake condition low

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,893 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,996 miles

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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DE52 UFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE52 UFB, 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 DE52 UFB registered?

DE52 UFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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The MOT history for DE52 UFB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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