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W17 OMB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,486 mi
Last recorded79,486 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,486 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 79,486 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f and n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 78,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,290 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

front and rear discs worn/corrded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Apr 2011 72,290 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

airbag light on

front and rear discs worn/corrded

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,586 miles

Front 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)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,380 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 61,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,170 miles

MINOR WEAR IN THE STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS †MINOR WEAR IN THE N/S/R SUSPENSION BUSHES †WINDSCREEN DAMAGE AS DISCUSSED WITH VOSA IS A BORDERLINE PASS †PLEASE NOTE VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT

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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W17 OMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W17 OMB, 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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W17 OMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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