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MM02 HFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,546 mi
Last recorded179,546 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 HFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 179,546 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 179,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 171,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 102,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 166,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 166,502 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 163,345 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 158,369 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 158,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 150,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2016 141,766 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2016 141,766 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2015 138,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 133,031 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 130,383 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 127,100 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 127,100 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 127,008 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 126,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs badly pitted

grinding noise coming when turning offside rear wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2010 118,487 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 102,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 79,414 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,628 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,944 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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MM02 HFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM02 HFE, 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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MM02 HFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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