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J50 OCL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,450 mi
Last recorded142,450 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 142,450 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 138,107 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 137,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 137,581 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 19 May 2021 137,581 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 18 Apr 2020 134,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,196 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 131,186 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 120,914 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 115,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 110,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 105,778 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs wearing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 84,691 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 79,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,962 miles

advised slight play nsf hub bearing

advised slight play osr nsr bottom suspension bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2008 58,962 miles

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

advised osr tyre on 1.6mm tread

advised slight play nsf hub bearing

advised slight play osr nsr bottom suspension bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2006 45,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f shock absorber bottom ball joint showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,664 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f shock absorber bottom ball joint showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 39,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in n/s/r tyre sidewall

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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J50 OCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J50 OCL, 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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J50 OCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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