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DF52 CFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 122,456 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 120,299 miles

TRAYS /COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,109 miles

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,137 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,376 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,288 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,696 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 93,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,820 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,868 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,684 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 55,303 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,107 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,712 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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DF52 CFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF52 CFA, 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 DF52 CFA registered?

DF52 CFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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