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V80 FAB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,195 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

rear subframe and mounting points corroded

slight play in steering

small leak from offside cat

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2024 97,113 miles

rear subframe and mountain points corroded

slight play in steering

small exhaust leak from offside cat

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2024 97,112 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ally (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear subframe and mounting points corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small exhaust leak around offside cat

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 93,821 miles

bottom ball joint boot worn

front brake discs are pitted on insides

Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,729 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,256 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 90,253 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,129 miles

brakes feel wooden

front brake discs are badly worn on insides

offside front suspension arm ball joint rubber worn

parking brake performance just within limits

rear brake pipes are corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

under vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,128 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brakes feel wooden

front brake discs are badly worn on insides

offside front suspension arm ball joint rubber worn

parking brake performance just within limits

rear brake pipes are corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

under vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,792 miles

front brake discs are worn on inside

rear brake pipes are corroded

slight play in offside front rear ball joint

slight play in steering

Fail 21 Mar 2018 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

ecu light on

front brake discs are worn on insides

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front rear ball joint

slight play in steering system

Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,906 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn

brake pipes are starting to corrode

offside front bottom ball joint rubber damaged

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,439 miles

Both rear tyres very close

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,439 miles

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

Both rear tyres very close

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,883 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,491 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,371 miles

advise both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,786 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,976 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 24,917 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,414 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 13,313 miles

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

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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V80 FAB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V80 FAB, 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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V80 FAB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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