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HJ02 HRF

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

181,715 mi
Last recorded181,715 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 HRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 181,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 180,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 180,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 172,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 163,342 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 163,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,756 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 154,755 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 149,300 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,538 miles

both front tyres worn at outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,075 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,569 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,410 miles

NSR hydraulic pipe corroded and leaking

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 92,046 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,659 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,161 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 52,055 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 52,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,851 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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HJ02 HRF 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 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 HJ02 HRF, 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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HJ02 HRF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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