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RG02 KJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,328 mi
Last recorded160,328 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 160,328 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 160,228 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush to arm (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 145,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 139,626 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 139,412 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 275/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 131,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 123,564 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 118,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 117,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 110,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,144 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 4,279 miles

n/r rear tyre has cut in wall

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,655 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall rim protector

nearside repeater lamp cracked

power assisted steering pressure pipe from pump has slight chaffing

Pass 29 Mar 2008 76,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 58,589 miles

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

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

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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RG02 KJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RG02 KJA, 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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RG02 KJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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