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KN52 EXB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,975 mi
Last recorded24,975 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 24,975 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 24,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 24,231 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,214 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 24,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 23,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 23,086 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 21,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,222 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 19,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,577 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,652 miles

automatic transmission oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 12,978 miles

N/S/R Tyre has slight cut to tread (marked)

O/S/F Tyre has slight sidewall damage (marked)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,318 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 8,366 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 7,146 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 5,315 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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KN52 EXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KN52 EXB, 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 KN52 EXB registered?

KN52 EXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is KN52 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN52 EXB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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