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CA02 PPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,884 mi
Last recorded145,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 145,884 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 145,866 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 145,806 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 145,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 145,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 145,701 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 145,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Feb 2020 145,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 145,032 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 144,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 144,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 144,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot on lower arm (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 144,610 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 143,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 138,383 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 138,383 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 138,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 133,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2012 130,385 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 127,469 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,395 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 118,381 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front fog lamp cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 86,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,020 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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CA02 PPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CA02 PPO, 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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CA02 PPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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