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SK02 VAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,651 mi
Last recorded134,651 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 134,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 130,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 123,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 122,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,759 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,433 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,078 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,341 miles

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

Oil leak

one number plate light out.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,447 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,134 miles

tyre fitted o/s/r is a runner

Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,110 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 81,632 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 81,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

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

NSR tyre on 3.0mm

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

OSF tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,405 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn low at inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,090 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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SK02 VAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK02 VAD, 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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SK02 VAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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