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ET02 VXO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,467 mi
Last recorded160,467 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 VXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 160,467 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush where marked (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement where marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement where marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML light on

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

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2015 151,812 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

smear on wipers

Fail 26 Jan 2015 151,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

smear on wipers

Pass 1 Feb 2014 142,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both middle exhaust pipe mounts broken

rear prop shaft coupling cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,453 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 127,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

temp repair to rear number plate

two rear exhaust mounting brackets broken

Pass 10 Jan 2012 114,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs light on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 26 Jan 2011 102,153 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

airbag light on

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2010 88,934 miles

O/S mirrir glass discoloured

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 88,934 miles

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

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

O/S mirrir glass discoloured

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,513 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear number plate deteriorated

slight lift in both front lower rearmost ball joints

Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,850 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 54,939 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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ET02 VXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET02 VXO, 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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What year was ET02 VXO registered?

ET02 VXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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