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EX02 RVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,096 mi
Last recorded134,096 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2017 122,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,732 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,482 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,853 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 106,747 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,700 miles

damage to o/s/ front and rear bumpers

front brake discs inner face corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r exhaust mounts broken but still secure

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel inner edge

some play in o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts

Fail 5 Sep 2012 103,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

damage to o/s/ front and rear bumpers

front brake discs inner face corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r exhaust mounts broken but still secure

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel inner edge

some play in o/s/f and n/s/f top mounts

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,003 miles

Corrosion appearing on o/s/r inner sill area

Front discs appear low

Front pads low

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

Rear flexi hoses well perished

Signs of o/s/f tyre fouling - not at time of test

Some corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe - very hard to see

Warning lights on dash

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

o/s/r side light (1 of 2) not working

Fail 24 Aug 2011 99,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Corrosion appearing on o/s/r inner sill area

Front discs appear low

Front pads low

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

Rear flexi hoses well perished

Signs of o/s/f tyre fouling - not at time of test

Some corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe - very hard to see

Warning lights on dash

n/s mirror insecure but has centre

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

o/s/r side light (1 of 2) not working

Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,652 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 71,595 miles

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

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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EX02 RVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX02 RVR, 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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EX02 RVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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