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JST 305

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJST 305
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 79,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 78,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 77,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,355 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 75,786 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,585 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,386 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 39,043 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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JST 305 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JST 305, 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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What year was JST 305 registered?

JST 305 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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