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CL02 JEM

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,393 mi
Last recorded29,393 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL02 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 29,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 29,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 29,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 29,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,276 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 28,986 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,640 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls slightly perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,403 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,112 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,326 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,223 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 23,166 miles

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

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

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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CL02 JEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 82,160 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 CL02 JEM, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CL02 JEM registered?

CL02 JEM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CL02 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL02 JEM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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