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HV02 AAE

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,282 mi
Last recorded67,282 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 65,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 65,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2024 63,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,867 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,846 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 8 Sep 2017 61,846 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both shock absorbers (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint "Both" (2.5.B.2a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,301 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,301 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,412 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,569 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,227 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,750 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,935 miles

Belly pan fitted

Front tyres wearing on edges

Full sill covers fitted

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,853 miles

both rear tyres down to limit of wear 1.6mm.

play to offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,314 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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HV02 AAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver 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 HV02 AAE, 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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HV02 AAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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