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EG02 NWS

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,847 mi
Last recorded153,847 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,847 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 153,664 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 153,328 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 149,963 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 149,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 149,658 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 149,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 146,394 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 146,394 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 142,713 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 142,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 140,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 132,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,520 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 123,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 103,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 94,657 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 94,570 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006

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 NWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

EG02 NWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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