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YG02 EEH

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,484 mi
Last recorded129,484 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 EEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 129,484 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABC warning on dash

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on both pipes before the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti roll bar missing

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 127,426 miles

ABC Warning light on dash (System removed) (advise only) section 13 of the introduction (modified vehicles)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust ring clamp cracked

Front Anti roll bar missing (advise only) section 13 of the introduction (modified vehicles)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower clip not fully around the boot

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Back plate rubbing slightly on the disc

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly dim compared to the n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hand brake (foot pedal effort low)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 127,424 miles

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chaffing on strut aswell (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ABC Warning light on dash (System removed) (advise only) section 13 of the introduction (modified vehicles)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust ring clamp cracked

Front Anti roll bar missing (advise only) section 13 of the introduction (modified vehicles)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower clip not fully around the boot

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Back plate rubbing slightly on the disc

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly dim compared to the n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hand brake (foot pedal effort low)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 121,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 120,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 118,150 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,903 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 111,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,453 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm. slight play in front wheel bearings . slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,516 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,171 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,375 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 75,375 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 67,713 miles

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

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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YG02 EEH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG02 EEH, 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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YG02 EEH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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