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LR02 EFB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,126 mi
Last recorded139,126 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 139,126 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 132,599 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 120,683 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 120,683 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,560 miles

abc light illuminated in dash

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 114,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

abc light illuminated in dash

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 112,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 112,697 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear brackets under diff (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,067 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber leaking fluid

o/s/r lower suspension arm bush has play

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,047 miles

active bady control light illuminated

both front to rear metal brake pipes poor condition

chip zone 'a'

n/s/f tyre devoidd of tread to legal limit at time of test

n/s/r centre rear exhaust mount broken

n/s/r shockabsorber leaking badly

pad light illuminated

play in both rear lower suspension mounts

play o/s/f top mount

rear pads worn low

unable to inspect front pads

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,152 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,293 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre no cords visable

slight movement in n/s/f shock sbsorber

Fail 19 Jul 2010 87,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre no cords visable

slight movement in n/s/f shock sbsorber

Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 48,811 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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LR02 EFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR02 EFB, 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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LR02 EFB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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