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BNZ 299

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 299
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 96,491 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

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

Pass 24 May 2025 95,831 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 95,831 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2024 91,287 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 91,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front under tray insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner seals corroded near jacking points

seal covers fitted, unable to fully inspect seals

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2022 90,222 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,840 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 88,810 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,823 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

under-trays covers fitted not allowing full inspection to components

Pass 21 May 2019 84,111 miles

Front tyres have slight on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and side sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,925 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn down on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,925 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres slightly worn down on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,244 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,233 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,118 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,182 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,382 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,450 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,997 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 59,997 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,905 miles

advise driveshaft rear coupling starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,642 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 13,810 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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BNZ 299 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BNZ 299, 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 BNZ 299 registered?

BNZ 299 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is BNZ 299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 299 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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