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V121 GMC

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Red Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,277 mi
Last recorded48,277 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,277 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,646 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 45,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,142 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,184 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 40,184 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 35,722 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 35,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,321 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,451 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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V121 GMC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Red with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V121 GMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V121 GMC registered?

V121 GMC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is V121 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 GMC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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