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LA52 WMY

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,391 mi
Last recorded143,391 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 WMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 143,391 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))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 143,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 22 Dec 2021 141,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface corrsion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 135,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface corrsion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 125,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 120,261 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 112,074 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 106,916 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,898 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,305 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 55,303 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 47,083 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 30,257 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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LA52 WMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA52 WMY, 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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LA52 WMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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