CarVerify

Free Car Check

DN02 KMX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,052 mi
Last recorded152,052 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,052 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken times two (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive suspension pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 151,610 miles

Central Rear Upper hydraulic pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Rear hydraulic pipe slightly weeping

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer suspension pipe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 151,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper hydraulic pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer suspension pipe corroded

Nearside Rear hydraulic pipe slightly weeping

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer suspension pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,930 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 at rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front fog light damaged front near side wing repeater damaged near side side mirror slightly insrcure

Fail 3 Jun 2019 148,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 at rear of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front fog light damaged front near side wing repeater damaged near side side mirror slightly insrcure

Pass 13 Jun 2018 145,314 miles

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

exhaust joints cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2018 145,306 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

exhaust joints cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2016 141,923 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 141,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 135,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 130,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 118,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 111,653 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 111,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 95,922 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 95,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,252 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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DN02 KMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN02 KMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN02 KMX?

You can check the full history of DN02 KMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DN02 KMX registered?

DN02 KMX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DN02 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN02 KMX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DN02 KMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DN02 KMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.