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L55 JKW

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 JKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 154,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 154,543 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 154,532 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 151,819 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover under tray and plastic sill covers

Fail 23 Apr 2019 151,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides rusty (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover under tray and plastic sill covers

Fail 4 Apr 2019 151,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

side skirts fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 150,318 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both lower ball joints have slight play (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.D.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 147,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,414 miles

under trays are fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 137,223 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 131,309 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 131,296 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 123,877 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 16 Feb 2012 123,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Feb 2011 114,317 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 106,651 miles

advise sligth play to nsf steering rack also sligth play in wheel bearing,

Pass 24 Feb 2009 82,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,244 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Feb 2006 19,838 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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L55 JKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L55 JKW, 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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L55 JKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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