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SG52 USU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 USU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,348 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 129,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,683 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 108,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 108,091 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 108,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 88,910 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 88,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,523 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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SG52 USU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG52 USU, 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 SG52 USU registered?

SG52 USU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is SG52 USU safe to buy?

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