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FJ02 XLC

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,656 mi
Last recorded138,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,656 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper (mcpherson strut bush/mounting deteriorated)

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

advance corrision to osr chassis and nsf inner wing

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 138,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper mcpherson bush/mounting deteriorated

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

advance corrision to o/sr chassis and nsf inner wing

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2021 138,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 135,421 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,647 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 127,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 121,121 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,114 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced letter x (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced letter x (6.3.4a)

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,704 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 80,518 miles

brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 May 2012 77,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,157 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)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2010 63,309 miles

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

O/S/R inner driveshaft boot split

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,309 miles

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

O/S/R inner driveshaft boot split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 1,459 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,000 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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FJ02 XLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ02 XLC, 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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FJ02 XLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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