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RG02 OFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 OFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 115,232 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipes at rear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rears at rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rears at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 110,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,961 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 88,990 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 88,990 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 85,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,506 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,335 miles

offside front mirror loose

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,316 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,672 miles

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

Front discs appear worn, large lip on edges.

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

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

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,850 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,154 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,982 miles

both rear tyres low on tread (3.0mm)

front and rear brake pads appear very low

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 OFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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