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HF02 VRU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,032 mi
Last recorded95,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,032 miles

both front lower rear ball joints got slight play

minor movement in front lower inner suspension arm bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2019 94,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is not working (4.1.2 (a))

both front lower rear ball joints got slight play

minor movement in front lower inner suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 May 2018 86,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both n/s & o/s bottom of shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 80,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 73,583 miles

n/s front outer sidewall and wheel rim damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 70,444 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 67,739 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 60,796 miles

n/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 18 May 2012 57,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2010 47,011 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,999 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,882 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 23,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,059 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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HF02 VRU 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 87.5%.

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 HF02 VRU, 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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What year was HF02 VRU registered?

HF02 VRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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