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OW02 TFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,236 mi
Last recorded136,236 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 TFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 136,236 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 127,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 127,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 121,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 117,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 111,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 105,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 99,177 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 99,177 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre heavily perished!

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,068 miles

osr lamp inop

Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osr lamp inop

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 85,077 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

srs light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,954 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 80,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,138 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 78,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 69,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,186 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,021 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 45,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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OW02 TFX 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 69.6%.

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 OW02 TFX, 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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OW02 TFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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