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BC02 YDH

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,905 mi
Last recorded167,905 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 167,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 167,905 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 167,875 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 167,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 167,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 156,699 miles

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Apr 2018 151,919 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 148,059 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 148,059 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 134,009 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 124,822 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 110,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light on indicating system malfunction

Pass 19 May 2011 94,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,356 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,356 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,004 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,730 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

off side rear lamp lense 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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BC02 YDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC02 YDH, 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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BC02 YDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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