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GV02 MDJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,267 mi
Last recorded79,267 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 MDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 79,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 79,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess aged, some corrosion to all in general. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose would benefit from a better repair. (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release mechanism repaired/modified. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides. under cill ends appear sound. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 78,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess various corroded, sealed repaired. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 76,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp plastic lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front suspension lower rearward ball joint slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust offside centre section to rear section joint clamps split exhaust joint secure

exhaust offside front pipe mounting support bracket at exhaust broke away

nearside rear and offside rear suspension metal fluid pipes corroded and heavy corrosion in places

vehicle under body panels and members corroded and heavy corrosion in places

Fail 22 Oct 2019 76,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp plastic lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside front suspension lower rearward ball joint slight up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust offside centre section to rear section joint clamps split exhaust joint secure

exhaust offside front pipe mounting support bracket at exhaust broke away

nearside rear and offside rear suspension metal fluid pipes corroded and heavy corrosion in places

vehicle under body panels and members corroded and heavy corrosion in places

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,534 miles

Hydraulic Fluid Slight Weep

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,312 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen Damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn inner edge

exhaust clamp broke

under trims fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,192 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre warn inner edge

Offside Front tyre warn inner edge/badly split inner side wall

exhaust clamp broke

under trims fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,929 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,884 miles

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f upper reaction arm bush delaminating

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,651 miles

Front discs just starting to become pitted.

N/S/F tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

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

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

O/S/F tyres wearing on outer edges.

O/S/R Heat shield loose

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,460 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,586 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 41,492 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 31 Oct 2006 34,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 34,176 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GV02 MDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GV02 MDJ, 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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GV02 MDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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