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FS51 SSS

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,769 mi
Last recorded121,769 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS51 SSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,769 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 121,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering but maybe leaking from gearbox oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint slight play

Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,791 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension strut lower ball joint slight play

Pass 2 May 2015 108,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 103,902 miles

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

both font tyres have slight stress cracks

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2009 77,583 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 73,887 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 69,374 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,961 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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FS51 SSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FS51 SSS, 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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FS51 SSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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