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T888 TPG

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,394 mi
Last recorded163,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 TPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 163,394 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 157,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Dec 2021 157,100 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 237,132 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 137,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,781 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 132,006 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,965 miles

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

both front lower shock absorber mounting ball joint has slight play

both front top mounts has slight play and slightly deteriorated

both rear exhaust mounting brackets broken but system still supported

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2017 124,961 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front lower shock absorber mounting ball joint has slight play

both front top mounts has slight play and slightly deteriorated

both rear exhaust mounting brackets broken but system still supported

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 115,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,615 miles

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

abc suspension light on

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Rear chassis slight corrosion

abc suspension light on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,201 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,725 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,170 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,170 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,151 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 76,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,548 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,637 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,828 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,259 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,607 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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T888 TPG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T888 TPG, 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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T888 TPG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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