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HF51 DVW

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,636 mi
Last recorded162,636 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 DVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 162,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 29 Jul 2013 162,636 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 12 Jul 2012 253,778 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 253,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 154,497 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4tyres worn on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 149,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 142,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 135,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 129,076 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but is secure

Pass 8 Dec 2005 184,455 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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HF51 DVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF51 DVW, 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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HF51 DVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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