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PX02 LPY

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,558 mi
Last recorded93,558 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,558 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 93,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,325 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,693 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 88,524 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,646 miles

Central Rear clamp cracked but secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 29 Aug 2018 86,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear clamp cracked but secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,779 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,227 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,375 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,067 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,675 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 69,675 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2008 65,372 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 65,372 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,297 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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PX02 LPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PX02 LPY, 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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PX02 LPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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