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CSZ 4555

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 4555
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

both mirrors are slightly insecure

o/side back box bracket has broken off

Fail 6 Nov 2025 129,896 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner front to back pipe is corroded to excess and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system outer front to back pipe is corroded to excess and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

both mirrors are slightly insecure

o/side back box bracket has broken off

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,626 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 129,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AT INNER WING (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 127,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 127,473 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have mishape on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded but not weakened

Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,408 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 108,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield hanging on silencer

Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,759 miles

Front brake discs badly lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs badly lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,301 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 90,300 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear brackets broken welds , rear silencers support bar broken welds (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 85,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,690 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,841 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 34,383 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CSZ 4555 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CSZ 4555, 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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CSZ 4555 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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