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YX51 RMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,805 mi
Last recorded110,805 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 RMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,805 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 110,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,204 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,119 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 92,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 May 2015 80,846 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,945 miles

offside front tyre between 4-5 mm across tested area inner edge is bald

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,128 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,040 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,799 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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YX51 RMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YX51 RMU, 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 YX51 RMU registered?

YX51 RMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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