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MX52 HNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 143,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 129,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 127,932 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 127,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 114,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 104,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 104,503 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

ABC light on

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,751 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,924 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,611 miles

Offside Front Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2006 33,739 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limits

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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MX52 HNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX52 HNJ, 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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MX52 HNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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