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B11 CJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,500 mi
Last recorded105,500 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 105,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 105,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 104,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 104,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,663 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,143 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,066 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 94,118 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 94,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 29,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,103 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 90,103 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,927 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 4 Oct 2010 59,679 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 33,258 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 13,900 miles

noise noticed when carring out Brake test from Parking brake

Pass 2 May 2007 11,170 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,499 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 9,499 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B11 CJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B11 CJA, 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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What year was B11 CJA registered?

B11 CJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is B11 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 CJA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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