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T14 ECL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,728 mi
Last recorded111,728 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 ECL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

light corrosion evident at both rear metal brake pipes, pipes appear cleaned/preserved

Fail 20 Sep 2013 111,728 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

park brake warning lamp doesnt always go out when brake released

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light illuminated on dash board

Pass 22 Sep 2010 89,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,712 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,238 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 73,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,414 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,086 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 55,128 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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T14 ECL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T14 ECL, 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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T14 ECL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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