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SE52 FYP

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

137,475 mi
Last recorded137,475 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 FYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,475 miles

self levelling suspension faulty

Fail 26 Aug 2020 137,467 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn

suspension level/ height control faulty

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,419 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,419 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner And Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner And Outer Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cv Joint Leaking Grease

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,882 miles

nearside front brake sticking/ binding

offside handbrake performance low

offside rear brake backplate badly corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded, pitted

offside rear brake pad securing pin not fully home but secure

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,882 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake sticking/ binding

offside handbrake performance low

offside rear brake backplate badly corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded, pitted

offside rear brake pad securing pin not fully home but secure

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides outer not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 99,399 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 99,397 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 92,190 miles

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

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

front windows tinted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,190 miles

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

front windows tinted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,588 miles

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

exhaust system badly repaired

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system badly repaired

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,825 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,696 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 52,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,905 miles

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

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

both front tyre's worn on inner edges alsmost bald

Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,276 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,717 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,529 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 29,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 17,031 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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SE52 FYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SE52 FYP, 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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SE52 FYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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