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GV51 FHF

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,025 mi
Last recorded189,025 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 189,025 miles

Engine oil leak

Gear box oil leak

Fail 15 May 2018 189,025 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil leak

Gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,069 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,417 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,190 miles

Bonnet struts very weak

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 29 Jun 2012 62,988 miles

O/S/F indicator dim.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,837 miles

bonnet gas struts worn and not holding bonnet open

offside door mirror glass poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,747 miles

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

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

bonnet gas struts worn and not holding bonnet open

offside door mirror glass poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front wheels slightly out of shape

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,325 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,336 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,408 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,178 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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GV51 FHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV51 FHF, 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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GV51 FHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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