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DJZ 4048

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,017 mi
Last recorded141,017 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 4048
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 141,017 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension unit modified but function not affected ACB Active body control warning lamp on dash (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,194 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 137,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 132,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 130,458 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 130,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,239 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( front arm as marked ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 123,239 miles

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

BAS warning light on ????

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( front arm as marked ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 118,625 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s and above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 111,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 106,238 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,861 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,359 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 90,516 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 90,514 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 89,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 86,894 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,061 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn close to the limit on inner edge

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 68,765 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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DJZ 4048 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DJZ 4048, 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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What year was DJZ 4048 registered?

DJZ 4048 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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