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OV02 EDL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 123,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 100,001 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 99,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,136 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,388 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2009 72,388 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 36,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,031 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 24,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2005 15,005 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 15,005 miles

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

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

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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OV02 EDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV02 EDL, 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 OV02 EDL registered?

OV02 EDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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