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YG52 FBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 FBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2016 80,226 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 79,667 miles

NO IGNS LOCK FITED TO THIS CAR MERCEDES SAY THIS IS WRIGHT

Fail 19 Apr 2013 79,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 75,144 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 75,084 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S & O/S/F INNER TYRE EDGE WEAR

Pass 10 May 2010 72,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 71,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,436 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 11 Dec 2007 58,607 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,620 miles

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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YG52 FBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG52 FBZ, 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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YG52 FBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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