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KC02 KWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,585 mi
Last recorded147,585 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 KWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 147,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s&o/s upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

all brake ferrules corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 141,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 140,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 136,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 128,470 miles

Dashboard indicates 'Active Body control' fault

Oil leak

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exhaust bracket corroded

rear heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jul 2012 128,470 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dashboard indicates 'Active Body control' fault

Oil leak

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exhaust bracket corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 109,331 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 109,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2008 90,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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KC02 KWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC02 KWE, 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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KC02 KWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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