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EG02 JZL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,633 mi
Last recorded145,633 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 145,633 miles

minor leak on o/s/r damper

n/s/r/o side inop

Pass 7 Jan 2022 144,621 miles

o/s side repeater damaged

rear pads very low

Pass 10 Dec 2020 143,746 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 143,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 141,770 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 140,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 138,126 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, advise adjustment soon (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT of 1.6mm change asap, 275/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres inner shoulders smooth 245/45/18

Fail 24 Apr 2017 138,119 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center pipe mounting bracket missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick slight uneven pad wear (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak active body control fitted (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, advise adjustment soon (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT of 1.6mm change asap, 275/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres inner shoulders smooth 245/45/18

Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,483 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 123,488 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 May 2015 123,488 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 May 2014 109,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 19 May 2014 109,151 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 May 2013 92,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 77,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 3 May 2011 59,368 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,765 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,764 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,327 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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EG02 JZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EG02 JZL, 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 EG02 JZL registered?

EG02 JZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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