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CSL 36

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSL 36
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 80,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 78,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,022 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 76,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,765 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,213 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 72,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,938 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,917 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,799 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,907 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 60,041 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are split

Plastic covers fitted around engine, on underside and on sills

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 May 2008 59,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,024 miles

Damage to all wheels

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre getting low on inside edge

underside of vehicle coverd in plastic

Pass 8 May 2006 51,920 miles

Advise can't see much of brake pipes because of plastic covers

Advise slight play in rack

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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CSL 36 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CSL 36, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CSL 36 registered?

CSL 36 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is CSL 36 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSL 36 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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