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BG52 CGX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,293 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 63,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play possible inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 54,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 50,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 50,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,289 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,823 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,261 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,008 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 19 May 2014 38,287 miles

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 35,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,454 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 28,797 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 24,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,090 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,057 miles

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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BG52 CGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG52 CGX, 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 BG52 CGX registered?

BG52 CGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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