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RV52 OMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 OMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 72,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,705 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,643 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 66,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,861 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 49,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,378 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,722 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,414 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,505 miles

front and rear brake pads low

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,998 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and n/s front slight side wall damage

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,990 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 15,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RV52 OMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RV52 OMU, 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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What year was RV52 OMU registered?

RV52 OMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is RV52 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 OMU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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