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EG02 LHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,725 mi
Last recorded79,725 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on offside and nearside rear inner sills to floor

under covers fitted front and rear

Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,045 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,937 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,832 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,062 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in n/s/f strut lower balljoint

slight play in o/s/f strut lower balljoint

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 50,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre cracked on inside sidewall around circumference no cording visible at time of test advise replacement

o/s/f tyre cracked around circumference of inside sidewall no cording visible at time of test advise replacement

Pass 11 Oct 2007 46,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 46,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 40,429 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,429 miles

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

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 LHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

EG02 LHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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