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DS52 CWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,685 mi
Last recorded113,685 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,685 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,685 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 110,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,654 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,224 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/r exhaust brackets broke off exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 55,405 miles

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

srs warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,405 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,179 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,538 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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DS52 CWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DS52 CWU, 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 DS52 CWU registered?

DS52 CWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is DS52 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 CWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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