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PF51 JYA

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,732 mi
Last recorded143,732 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 JYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,732 miles

front pads worn to excess

Fail 19 Jan 2018 143,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front pads worn to excess

Pass 23 Jan 2017 130,798 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,806 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 121,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,538 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 97,222 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 97,199 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 94,436 miles

front tyes wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,053 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 86,880 miles

n/s/f shock absorber lower joint worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 79,545 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 79,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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PF51 JYA 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 PF51 JYA, 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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PF51 JYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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