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HBA 929Y

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 929Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,287 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 102,161 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,864 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL ROUNDS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases RUST AND SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,978 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,634 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,429 miles

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

front disc inner face corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 72,422 miles

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

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

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

front disc inner face corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,409 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 71,406 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 69,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 68,234 miles

Auxbelt deteriorating

Pass 31 May 2013 66,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

various metal brake pipes at rear are corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,127 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,499 miles

brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,488 miles

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

brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,872 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 45,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,415 miles

offside rear tyre had to be pumped up before test

Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,663 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 33,591 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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HBA 929Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HBA 929Y, 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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HBA 929Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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