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YC02 HCV

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 HCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 122,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside steering rack gaiter loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,983 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 120,981 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,281 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 113,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 104,506 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,183 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 98,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to offside flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure leaking fluid (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,904 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 78,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,086 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,263 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 45,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,811 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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YC02 HCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC02 HCV, 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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YC02 HCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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