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J555 AAD

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,953 mi
Last recorded141,953 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 AAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 141,953 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute at times (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 141,953 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute at times (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 141,727 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) OFFSIDE MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 141,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i)) OFFSIDE MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 141,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 141,506 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 141,506 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect wrong number (0.1 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 138,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 135,870 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,462 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 128,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 124,696 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 124,696 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,658 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 115,012 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 109,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 105,568 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,890 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low 3mm

oil leag on gear box

Fail 19 Jan 2011 82,513 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,513 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,560 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 42,637 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 37,216 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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J555 AAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 AAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J555 AAD registered?

J555 AAD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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