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LE02 UVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,562 mi
Last recorded68,562 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 UVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,562 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,480 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,132 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,676 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,116 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERRISH... REGULAR CHECKS REQUIRED.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,864 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,341 miles

offside wing mirror glass is in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,673 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,673 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,094 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 51,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,913 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres have cracks on tread pattern inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 1,780 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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LE02 UVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LE02 UVL, 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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LE02 UVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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