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DG52 NVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,768 mi
Last recorded70,768 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,768 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 70,152 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2023 69,644 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 69,329 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 69,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 67,889 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 67,887 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 67,748 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded in various sections ()

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,713 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,390 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

under covers fitted covering some components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,033 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,345 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,941 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,828 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 41,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,487 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,417 miles

Play in OSF ABC Strut lower joint

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Play in NSF & OSF ABC strut top mounts

Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in NSF & OSF ABC strut top mounts

Play in OSF ABC Strut lower joint

Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,878 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 32,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,413 miles

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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DG52 NVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG52 NVL, 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 DG52 NVL registered?

DG52 NVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is DG52 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 NVL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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