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PY52 OEE

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,122 mi
Last recorded126,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 OEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,122 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 113,231 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 111,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,425 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2012 109,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 98,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,771 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,861 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 81,861 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 13 Mar 2006 63,244 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 63,224 miles

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

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

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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PY52 OEE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PY52 OEE, 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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PY52 OEE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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