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ED02 ZZZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,220 mi
Last recorded64,220 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED02 ZZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 64,220 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,552 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 62,029 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,288 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,960 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 45,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,731 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 43,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,980 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 20,738 miles

Front Brake discs corroded, Slight Brake judder

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear ABC Strut dust boot split

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

Rear Brake Flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2011 20,738 miles

Front Brake discs corroded, Slight Brake judder

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

Offside Rear ABC Strut dust boot split

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

Rear Brake Flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2010 20,279 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,233 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 18,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 11,974 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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ED02 ZZZ 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ED02 ZZZ, 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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ED02 ZZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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