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HN52 SOC

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 73,197 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 73,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Unable to check rear coil spring

Pass 14 Aug 2021 70,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,360 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 49,752 miles

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 25 Sep 2013 46,745 miles

Exhaust center mounts have corroded and broken

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,755 miles

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

Note: 2 emissions test were run as required (one for each side of engine as each exhaust ran from engine to rear with no balance pipe/box) results satisfactory (good)

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

Tyre size: Front 24545ZR18Y Rear 26540ZR18Y Michelin pilot sport fitted

Various small surface chips to windscreen but none affecting view at time of test

Fail 16 Nov 2011 41,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Note: 2 emissions test were run as required (one for each side of engine as each exhaust ran from engine to rear with no balance pipe/box) results satisfactory (good)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre size: Front 24545ZR18Y Rear 26540ZR18Y Michelin pilot sport fitted

Various small surface chips to windscreen but none affecting view at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,672 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,156 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 33,041 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

passenger door mirror loose.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,041 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

passenger door mirror loose.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,159 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION THRUST ARMS SLIGHT WEAR /MOVEMENT IN FRONT BUSHES

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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HN52 SOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN52 SOC, 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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HN52 SOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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