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FH02 EVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,668 mi
Last recorded97,668 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 EVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 97,668 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2023 95,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 95,362 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 92,866 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 89,297 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 83,635 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 72,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,236 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,682 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 66,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,534 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,296 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,974 miles

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,433 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,569 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,153 miles

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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FH02 EVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH02 EVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH02 EVC registered?

FH02 EVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is FH02 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH02 EVC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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