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2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

240,875 mi
Last recorded240,875 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 NPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 240,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S front brake discs inner surafce (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing in hub slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S rack ends slight play ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear subframe bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 240,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near to flexi end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

E M L lamp on

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing in hub slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 233,399 miles

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bearing slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 233,121 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around strut mount under bonnet and rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bearing slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 224,441 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S rear of rear subframe X-member area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 224,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rear of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub lower bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 213,534 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S front lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s rear pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 213,509 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively front of engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S front lower shocker bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s rear pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 204,210 miles

EML lamp on

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor above diff area heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess heavy corrosion on N/S/R pipework (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 203,721 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of rear subframe excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

E M L on

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s and O/S front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess heavy corrosion on n/s/r pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 195,114 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/suspension mount heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small cracks in swept area of wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 195,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s /r fog light on all time when lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing around strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/suspension mount heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small cracks in swept area of wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 189,426 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 189,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure n/s front/centre and o/s rear mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe fouling damper (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 178,808 miles

fuel cap seal perished but functional

signs of corrosion ti underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2018 178,783 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened oil pipe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished but functional

signs of corrosion ti underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2018 178,641 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shock absorber mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, outer bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower shock absorber mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, outer bush to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perished but functional

Signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Vehicle sits unevenly, fault with ride height

Pass 9 Sep 2017 168,021 miles

Front slight movement in suspension arm bushes

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 156,711 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror slightly loose on pivot point (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot n/s and o/s front lower pivot joint to lower wishbone slight wear (2.7.4)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear subframe mount surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 149,419 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 148,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 137,499 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges - 245/40/19

Creeking from O/S/F when braking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inside of both front disks very rusty

Slight play in N/S/F wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 121,202 miles

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

front brake disc's poor surface area and worn thin

Pass 24 Sep 2012 106,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 106,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,871 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

full length under body shields fitted restricted view of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,310 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread. n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,675 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 58,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,481 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 51,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 43,795 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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HV52 NPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV52 NPF, 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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HV52 NPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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