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LO02 YPP

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,560 mi
Last recorded114,560 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 114,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Outer slight corrosion suspension pipe

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,290 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front outer brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

Fail 23 Feb 2018 113,290 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front outer brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,008 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

front outer brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

n/s/f inner gearbox oilcooler pipes damp with oil

Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all under body brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

front brake disc backing plates starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear and both outer rear brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully

Pass 18 Oct 2011 96,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 96,954 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,209 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,318 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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LO02 YPP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LO02 YPP, 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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LO02 YPP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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