MOT Status
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167,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust front clamp broken
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread & starting to split on inner sidewalls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak Gearbox ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front fog lamp insucure
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak gearbox
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear prop shaft rubber mounting starting to split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front brake pad anti rattle clip broken
Offside rear exhaust heatshield insucure
Oil leak gearbox
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front & rear brake discs corroded on braking surfaces
Offside front strut leaking oil slightly
Offside of steering rack slightly worn
Rear prop shaft rubber mount starting to split
Slight play in both front strut lower ball joints
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/f strut gaiter split.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
Offside front strut leaking oil slightly
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA52 DDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA52 DDV, 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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EA52 DDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 20 December 2002.
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