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AJW 576M

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 576M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,289 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 75,163 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 72,456 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 72,440 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

A B C LIGHT ON

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 71,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 70,970 miles

All brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Jun 2020 70,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,882 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,882 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 70,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,467 miles

2x rear exhaust brackets snapped but still supported and securs

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outter edge has( no cord showing )

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,902 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,902 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 69,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear exhaust brackets broken ( but exhaust is supported)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear exhaust brackets broken ( but exhaust is supported)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,719 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,464 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,346 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear section exhaust mounting brackets snapped

N/s/f wiper blade partially smearing screen

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,550 miles

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

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)

left hand sill cover damaged

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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AJW 576M is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Red 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 AJW 576M, 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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AJW 576M is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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