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LN51 ULB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,325 mi
Last recorded91,325 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 ULB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,891 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount bush wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount bush wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,933 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,102 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,285 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,226 miles

Front Suspension top mount slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,172 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Suspension top mount slight play

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,483 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,471 miles

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

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,241 miles

Some wear on inside of front tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,749 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,604 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,837 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 Jan 2009 31,829 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,487 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 14,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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LN51 ULB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN51 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 LN51 ULB registered?

LN51 ULB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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