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RO02 TPX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,218 mi
Last recorded88,218 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 TPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,218 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and puntured on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,697 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 78,697 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,918 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,917 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,384 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)

nearside front tyre worn slightly low on edges

offside front tyre worn slightly low on edges

rear registration plate slightly stained

Fail 30 Jun 2008 33,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,672 miles

o/s/f seat belt,poor retraction of belt into reel.

Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,777 miles

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

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

poor retraction of n/s/f seat belt into reel

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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RO02 TPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO02 TPX, 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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RO02 TPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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