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KR52 JBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 JBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 127,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 127,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted height, (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner eages. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 111,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner eages. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,871 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 27 Aug 2015 97,238 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 97,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,700 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 19 Aug 2013 84,643 miles

brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,239 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,588 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 65,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

all brake discs worn and some piting

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,639 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,019 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 56,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 4 Dec 2007 52,292 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

srs air bag warning light staying on

wiper blades will need replacing not cleaning windscreen properly

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,832 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,545 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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KR52 JBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR52 JBU, 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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KR52 JBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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