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BU52 LKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,029 mi
Last recorded100,029 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,291 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,028 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,219 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,809 miles

Offside Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING POOR

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

oil leak around radiators area

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,928 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,109 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 24,843 miles

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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BU52 LKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU52 LKX, 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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What year was BU52 LKX registered?

BU52 LKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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