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FM51 VSD

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,695 mi
Last recorded160,695 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 VSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 160,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower pin/ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 3 Sep 2021 160,563 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

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

Play in nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 15 Aug 2020 156,240 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fluid leak, either engine oil or PAS fluid

Fail 10 Aug 2020 156,230 miles

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

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fluid leak, either engine oil or PAS fluid

Pass 20 Jul 2019 151,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 148,086 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall cut,s! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play rack end

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak!!

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 148,086 miles

Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall cut,s! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play rack end

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak!!

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 141,833 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 130,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,966 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,965 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 104,718 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 104,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,620 miles

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

advises one of the two o/s/r side lights not working

Fail 8 Aug 2013 90,620 miles

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

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

advises one of the two o/s/r side lights not working

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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FM51 VSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM51 VSD, 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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FM51 VSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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