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HS02 TLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,655 mi
Last recorded115,655 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 TLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 115,655 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,436 miles

Front head lamp lens misted

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Vert Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge @ 2mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 112,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge Change Very Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,671 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres @ 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,191 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

os and nsr surspenion pipes badly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,145 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

os and nsr surspenion pipes badly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear surspension pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 91,971 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

All rear suspension hydraulic pipes seriously corroded

Both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,761 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,757 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,755 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,394 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,256 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 63,370 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,089 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,008 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing close to wearbars

slight judder front brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 11,999 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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HS02 TLX 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 HS02 TLX, 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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HS02 TLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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