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J9 DSK

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,486 mi
Last recorded98,486 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 DSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 93,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 91,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 89,814 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,708 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 87,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,021 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) sloping front and rear (6.3.4b)

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

under tray fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,087 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2010 64,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2009 60,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 47,580 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 38,744 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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J9 DSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J9 DSK, 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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J9 DSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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