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SM52 BTY

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,303 mi
Last recorded77,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,303 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 75,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 75,667 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,163 miles

Hydraulic pipes for rear suspension are corroded.

Pass 21 May 2020 71,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 68,192 miles

Suspension pipes at rear of vehicle are heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 66,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside There is corrosion to outer sill, this area is covered and hard to assess further

Pass 24 May 2017 60,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre going bald on edges

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread going bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre low on tread going bald on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,020 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel lines very rusty.

oil leak from gearbox

service light on

under trays fitted to vehicle obstructing view .

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,041 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust hangers broken

o/s/r jacking rubber missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 42,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust hangers broken

o/s/r jacking rubber missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,619 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,568 miles

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

o/s/r jacking point rubber missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,033 miles

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

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

underside of car has covers

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 14,544 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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SM52 BTY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM52 BTY, 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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SM52 BTY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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