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GD02 VLO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,019 mi
Last recorded127,019 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 127,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 126,635 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,672 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2021 124,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

2 front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2019 120,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear silencer box - heat shield not mounted to vehicle - loose

Fail 30 Oct 2019 120,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear silencer box - heat shield not mounted to vehicle - loose

Pass 27 Oct 2018 116,300 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 116,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 105,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 93,493 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 81,732 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,732 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 73,363 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,968 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 43,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,133 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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GD02 VLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GD02 VLO, 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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GD02 VLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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