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CL02 MER

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,789 mi
Last recorded128,789 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL02 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 128,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Apr 2023 128,359 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,848 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 125,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 120,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 107,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,459 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,848 miles

early signs of corrosion to steel pipes and chassis .advise clean and treat underside of car.

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s seat back does not tilt.

o/s mirror deteriorated

oil leaking into under tray.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,918 miles

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

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

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

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

off side door mirror is deteireated

Pass 14 Oct 2008 74,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 74,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,941 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 46,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in nearside front wheel.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,047 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,238 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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CL02 MER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CL02 MER, 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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CL02 MER is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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