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GX02 BXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017
Pass 11 May 2016

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015

Oil leak

rear window cracked

Fail 7 May 2015

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear window cracked

Fail 2 May 2014 191,434 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front screen damaged

power steering oil leak

rear screen damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 191,434 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front screen damaged

power steering oil leak

rear screen damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,933 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 110,933 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,528 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,287 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 81,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,212 miles

Nearside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GX02 BXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX02 BXF, 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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What year was GX02 BXF registered?

GX02 BXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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