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YG52 FNJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,465 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,616 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 70,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 70,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,438 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 53,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2007 53,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,512 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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YG52 FNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YG52 FNJ, 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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What year was YG52 FNJ registered?

YG52 FNJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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