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S55 PDT

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,286 mi
Last recorded36,286 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 PDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 36,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,560 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,989 miles

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

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

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

corrosion at rear of chassis.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 29,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

corrosion at rear of chassis.

rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,520 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,677 miles

Nearside front road wheel has slight distortion to the bead rim

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 12 Mar 2014 23,676 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,510 miles

Active Body Control warning light displayed

ESP switch not functioning

PAS reservoire damp and surrounding area but no leak found

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,085 miles

srs light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,107 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 18,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,047 miles

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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S55 PDT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue 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 S55 PDT, 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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S55 PDT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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