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L1 OKM

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,645 mi
Last recorded111,645 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 111,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 111,535 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,185 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 111,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 111,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 107,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective centre one clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 106,489 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,746 miles

Offside exhaust pipe support brackets detached at gearbox + rear axle

Rear n/s + o/s axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,807 miles

Unable to access boot at time of test suspect vehicle in valet mode.

Under try and engine cover fitted at time of test.

Vehicle running on LPG at time of test.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 97,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to access boot at time of test suspect vehicle in valet mode.

Under try and engine cover fitted at time of test.

Vehicle running on LPG at time of test.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,213 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 85,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 80,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,997 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,068 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 70,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,058 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

srs light on

Pass 16 May 2007 57,501 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,617 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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L1 OKM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L1 OKM, 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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L1 OKM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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