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LG52 XSO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 XSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 103,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,193 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside. ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 93,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,842 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2016 91,649 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 91,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 91,649 miles

damage to outer wall nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2014 91,647 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to outer wall nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,631 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,100 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall has cuts,but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord.

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 74,100 miles

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

N/S/F tyre side wall has cuts,but not deep enough to reach the ply or cord.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 62,056 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,383 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 59,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,377 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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LG52 XSO 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 LG52 XSO, 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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LG52 XSO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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