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PJT 302J

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 302J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 121,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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Pass 29 Jul 2017 116,714 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 109,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits very high 3.341 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 103,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,804 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 85,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,350 miles

near&off side front brake discs on inner surface starting rust

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,945 miles

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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PJT 302J is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black 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 PJT 302J, 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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PJT 302J is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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