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HG02 FDF

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 77,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,138 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,694 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 72,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,405 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/S front tyre low on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,284 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,157 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 47,753 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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HG02 FDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HG02 FDF, 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

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What year was HG02 FDF registered?

HG02 FDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is HG02 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 FDF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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