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PK02 BJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,715 mi
Last recorded135,715 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK02 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 135,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 124,936 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 124,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 124,748 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside fronts (4.4.3 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing rear belts inaccessible (7.1.2 (a))

Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning offside and nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake anti slip rubber missing

Pass 29 Dec 2018 115,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,303 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 115,303 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,060 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 91,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,947 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 79,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,243 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,291 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 66,298 miles

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

both front suspension top rubber mounts deteriorating

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

srs light on

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,416 miles

N/S/R Outer lamp n/w.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 52,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R outer lamp n/w.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,593 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,332 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,045 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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PK02 BJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK02 BJX, 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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PK02 BJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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