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LC02 GXN

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,564 mi
Last recorded45,564 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 GXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 45,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 45,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,886 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,468 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 43,468 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 40,620 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,281 miles

Oil leak at engine bay ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,230 miles

Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Both rear tyres are starting to crack on outer sidewall

Coolant leak

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs have surface rust

Offside front tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Oil leak

Slight knocking located at steering wheel

Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER IS BROKEN (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens (6.1.C.1)

Both front inner tie rods have slight play

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Both rear tyres are starting to crack on outer sidewall

Coolant leak

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs have surface rust

Offside front tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Oil leak

Slight knocking located at steering wheel

Fail 20 Mar 2015 33,775 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,382 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 33,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 32,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 31,176 miles

Rear registration plate discoloured.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,851 miles

srs fault light on

Pass 1 May 2008 23,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,403 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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LC02 GXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue 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 LC02 GXN, 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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LC02 GXN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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