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SB51 YNG

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 YNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 126,013 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides shocker mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under vehicle various areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,844 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 125,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,764 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion Floor panel offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,967 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,552 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor panel (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,418 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 100,411 miles

Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rea susprnsion units have upper lift

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,714 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,632 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 51,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,928 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 31,545 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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SB51 YNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SB51 YNG, 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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SB51 YNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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