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E3 JPH

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,622 mi
Last recorded127,622 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 127,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 127,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,629 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush joints both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front abc light showing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

undershields fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2021 125,629 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected rubbing on the wheel (5.3.5 (b) (i))

undershields fitted

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush joints both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Front abc light showing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,645 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 117,732 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,967 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,270 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,955 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,286 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,371 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 91,793 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 87,876 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 80,750 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner most edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 66,260 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 47,773 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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E3 JPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 E3 JPH, 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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E3 JPH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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