CarVerify

Free Car Check

K7 WPF

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 WPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
View full Mercedes-benz Cl 500 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,875 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Upper of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 103,157 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Slightly coroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 103,157 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Slightly coroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 102,297 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,870 miles

undertrays & engine covers fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,373 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel vent pipe corroded & condensation in o/s/r lamp.

Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

ABC light on (suspension fault)

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

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

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

fuel vent pipe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear ABC suspension pipe corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel vent pipe corroded

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,930 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 96,926 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,016 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays & engine covers fitted.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,497 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 85,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 74,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,792 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nsr brake binding slightly

advise slight play in osf wheel bearing

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,411 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 29,360 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K7 WPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 K7 WPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K7 WPF?

You can check the full history of K7 WPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K7 WPF registered?

K7 WPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is K7 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 WPF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K7 WPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K7 WPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.