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VE51 OYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 132,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 132,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn two joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

unable to inspect floor and sills. covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 122,606 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 119,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 119,223 miles

Gas suspension unit totally deflated offside (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 113,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 109,020 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,062 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 104,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front discs vent holes blocked

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,369 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs vent holes blocked

possible power steering/transmission leaks needs further investigation

Fail 22 Jan 2009 91,282 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,939 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,496 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,412 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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VE51 OYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VE51 OYS, 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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VE51 OYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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