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E9 MEP

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,379 mi
Last recorded143,379 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 MEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 143,379 miles

both no plates have faded reflective but still readable

Fail 5 May 2026 143,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both no plates have slight lack of reflectiveness

Pass 4 Sep 2024 139,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 137,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill showing signs of corrosion

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

reverse light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2021 137,130 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 124,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 123,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,205 miles

both front strut top mounts have slight play at upper attachment

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

both front strut top mounts have slight play at upper attachment

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,541 miles

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

Offside Front shock has some movement at the upper attachment

Oil leak

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,849 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,836 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,424 miles

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

Damage to N/S/F and O/S/R tyre sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mount broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Some corrosion on undersdie of car

Suspension pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of rear brake pads obscured

Fail 8 Jan 2015 96,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Damage to N/S/F and O/S/R tyre sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mount broken

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Some corrosion on undersdie of car

Suspension pipes corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of rear brake pads obscured

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

Pass 21 May 2013 73,843 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2012 59,971 miles

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,479 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

unable to see rear pads

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,614 miles

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

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

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight damage to nearside front inner tyre wall

slight damage to offside front inner tyre wall

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,981 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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E9 MEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 E9 MEP, 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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E9 MEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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