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WJ51 CNO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,326 mi
Last recorded119,326 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 CNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,000 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,983 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 116,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,578 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 98,578 miles

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,042 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 66,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,887 miles

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

slight movement boyh front hub areas

Fail 16 Jan 2008 46,887 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front tyres worn unevenly

slight movement boyh front hub areas

Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,818 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 30,965 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 30,965 miles

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

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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WJ51 CNO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WJ51 CNO, 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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WJ51 CNO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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