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GM51 FUP

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,025 mi
Last recorded71,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM51 FUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 71,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 70,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 67,294 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 67,040 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,148 miles

wear nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 44,966 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,457 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,306 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,167 miles

advised front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,633 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 15,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 14,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 14,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,307 miles

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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GM51 FUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GM51 FUP, 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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GM51 FUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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