MOT Status
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145,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stub axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (above rear diff) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (above rear diff) (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front suspension units have appreciable lift at the top mountings on both sides, the os displaying slightly more than the ns.
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.
Front to rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake flexi hoses are perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front to rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake flexi hoses are perished
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight play in steering rack joints
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre worn bald inner shoulder, also close to legal limit.
o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to legal limit.
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
n/s/r tyre worn bald inner shoulder, also close to legal limit.
o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to legal limit.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M500 GJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 M500 GJA, 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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M500 GJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 March 2002.
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