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KN52 ALO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,502 mi
Last recorded165,502 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 165,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 163,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 160,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 156,850 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))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 156,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,828 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 146,827 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 144,905 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 134,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,139 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 128,135 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 127,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 2 Sep 2014 127,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 122,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,194 miles

Nearside front tyre has worn bold on the inner shoulder.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 93,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,778 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyres wearing slightly on inner edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,402 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 67,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,307 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,196 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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KN52 ALO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KN52 ALO, 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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KN52 ALO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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