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BSZ 2962

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,651 mi
Last recorded126,651 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 2962
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,771 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 124,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2022 123,440 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 123,439 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 123,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,715 miles

Active body control light illuminated but suspension operates and works whilst engine is running

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear driveshaft showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear driveshaft showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted most of undersided of vehicle full check not carried out

sill covers on both sides preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 16 Mar 2021 120,715 miles

Active body control light illuminated but suspension operates and works whilst engine is running

Central Front Windscreen washer not working washers not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear driveshaft showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim to low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear driveshaft showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted most of undersided of vehicle full check not carried out

sill covers on both sides preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Mar 2020 119,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Dust cover (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,431 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 117,445 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 117,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 116,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 116,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 115,866 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2012 108,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 108,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 93,951 miles

initial play in offside bottom rear ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 75,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 64,706 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,452 miles

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

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 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)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,207 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BSZ 2962 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BSZ 2962, 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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BSZ 2962 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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