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CT02 LJC

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 114,381 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

all discs slightly corroded

general underside corrosion including suspension components

n/s/f fog light inop

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2025 114,379 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion including suspension components

n/s/f fog light inop

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 30 May 2025 114,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general underside corrosion including suspension components

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 114,358 miles

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

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

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))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2024 114,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,843 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake pads appear approx 75% worn

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,630 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock Absorber ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 110,715 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock Absorber ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,214 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 108,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,808 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,808 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers snapped but system adequately supported

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,209 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,209 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

Rear exhaust brackets worn

Fail 3 Mar 2016 92,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top mount has slight play

rear exhaust brackets worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,163 miles

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

x2 rear exhaust hangers corroded and snapped but system still supported at present

Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,163 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

x2 rear exhaust hangers corroded and snapped but system still supported at present

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,884 miles

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Offside rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,307 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,484 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 68,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,247 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,017 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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CT02 LJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CT02 LJC, 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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CT02 LJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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