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VF02 LVP

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2019 146,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps N/S/R and O/S/R (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror loose ()

Offside Front Naked/ bare wiring inside door shut

Pass 5 May 2017 128,207 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 128,206 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 119,222 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,289 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight discoulring of o/s rear view mirror

Fail 27 Apr 2010 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight discoulring of o/s rear view mirror

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 50,002 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 8 May 2006 40,029 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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VF02 LVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF02 LVP, 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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VF02 LVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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