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KU52 ULB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,115 mi
Last recorded197,115 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 197,115 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 197,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,900 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,639 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,639 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint SWIVEL AS MARKED AND GAITOR SPLIT (2.5.B.1a)

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM 245/45/18Y XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKPLATE BENT UP

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,738 miles

0/S/R EXHAUST RATTLES INSIDE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES 245/45/18W

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint AIR SUSPENSION LOWER BALLJOINT AND EVIDENCE OF METAL FILINGS AROUND IT (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush TO CHASSIS AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R SUSPENSION SQUEEKS OVER BUMPS

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush TO CHASSIS AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,220 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,753 miles

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

offside rear outer side light inopp

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 19 May 2012 71,243 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enogh to reach cords

small cuts in tread and worn inner edges

Fail 27 May 2011 65,050 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 65,050 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,762 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,910 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 52,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,338 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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KU52 ULB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU52 ULB, 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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What year was KU52 ULB registered?

KU52 ULB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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