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EU02 AFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

182,505 mi
Last recorded182,505 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 182,505 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush [both side] (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion underside of the vehicla,but not excessive at any point.

Pass 4 Apr 2025 176,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [chassis rail] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [chassis rail] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 171,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [Both side] (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 171,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [Both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush [both side] (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 166,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sill panel corroded,but not excessively..undercover preventing from proper check.

Fail 3 Apr 2023 166,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sill panel corroded,but not excessively..undercover preventing from proper check.

Pass 2 Apr 2022 161,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

nearside/offside rear chassis rail corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2022 160,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

nearside/offside rear chassis rail corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2021 155,114 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 151,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 146,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 143,307 miles

squeaky suspension.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,769 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 136,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 132,695 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 121,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 99,473 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 87,524 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,263 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 80,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,787 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,456 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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EU02 AFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU02 AFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU02 AFE registered?

EU02 AFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EU02 AFE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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