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MF52 FLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,883 mi
Last recorded89,883 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 FLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,883 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,502 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,230 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,311 miles

all 4 brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jan 2018 81,310 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel both rear (3.3.A.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all 4 brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,034 miles

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,672 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min. limit

Fail 3 Dec 2015 72,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min. limit

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,622 miles

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

damage to front bumper

Fail 5 Sep 2014 67,622 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

damage to front bumper

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,543 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,326 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,693 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 45,683 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,840 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 24 Oct 2005 24,839 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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MF52 FLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MF52 FLZ, 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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MF52 FLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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