CarVerify

Free Car Check

EG02 KAJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,842 mi
Last recorded168,842 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
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

RegistrationEG02 KAJ
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

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 168,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 157,186 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 154,670 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 146,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,494 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

emissions only just met pass requirements, advise further diagnosis/repair

Pass 9 Sep 2019 140,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions high CO

Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,163 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

emissions CO high

Fail 18 Sep 2018 131,155 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

emissions CO high

Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,603 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,975 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,518 miles

Slight play in O/S steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,674 miles

ADVISE slight play in o/s steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 92,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE slight play in o/s steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,257 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,178 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,166 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,360 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,258 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 35,257 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EG02 KAJ 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 EG02 KAJ, 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 EG02 KAJ?

You can check the full history of EG02 KAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EG02 KAJ registered?

EG02 KAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is EG02 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG02 KAJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG02 KAJ 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 EG02 KAJ. 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.