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YG02 WYL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 WYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 93,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,415 miles

Rear suspension lines corroded

underside surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2022 92,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension lines corroded

underside surface rust

Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,568 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,204 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upward facing ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Fail 5 Apr 2017 81,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot lower mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upward facing ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Pass 13 May 2016 77,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,635 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 64,566 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 64,566 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,025 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 51,439 miles

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

Intermediate pipe centre mount broken

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,596 miles

Center exhaust mounts corroded and snapped off but system adequately supported

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge & close to limit (1.8mm)

Oil leak

Slight uplift / play in n/s/f suspension

Small cut n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,609 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 26,088 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 25,826 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,927 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 12,012 miles

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

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

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 WYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YG02 WYL, 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 WYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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