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L500 CLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 CLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 115,422 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,452 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,604 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 99,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 832,266 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,284 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 62,809 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 62,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,147 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,353 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,804 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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L500 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue 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 L500 CLX, 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 L500 CLX?

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What year was L500 CLX registered?

L500 CLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is L500 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 CLX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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