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V8 CXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,656 mi
Last recorded98,656 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 96,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,929 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,869 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,645 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,643 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,897 miles

front tyres getting low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,897 miles

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

front tyres getting low

rear brake pipes corroded

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded.

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

rear number plate poor.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 73,662 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded.

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 73,662 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded.

front wheel bearing play.

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover poor.

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,352 miles

underbody trim fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs poor

rear tyres on 1.6mm

underbody trim fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,674 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 64,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,317 miles

slight play in n/s bottom ball joints

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,316 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,438 miles

both front and rear brake discs are staring to wear

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,721 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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V8 CXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 CXL, 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 V8 CXL registered?

V8 CXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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