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MW52 XSL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,305 mi
Last recorded233,305 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 233,305 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 233,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 227,822 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 227,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 215,445 miles

corrosion to offside front sill

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Apr 2013 213,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to offside front sill

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2012 192,057 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges nearly exposing cords advise replacement as soon as possible

corrosion to both rear chassis rails/ inner sills

srs light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 169,866 miles

Air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 18 Apr 2011 169,866 miles

Air bag warning lamp staying on

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 149,482 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 149,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2009 130,431 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 130,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 108,718 miles

rear disic's worn

front disic's worn and worpt

Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,137 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

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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MW52 XSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW52 XSL, 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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What year was MW52 XSL registered?

MW52 XSL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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