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LG02 VKB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

148,488 mi
Last recorded148,488 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 VKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 148,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 147,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake effort low

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 146,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 146,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 144,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside hand brake effort low

Pass 6 May 2020 143,533 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 2 May 2019 142,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 140,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 136,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2016 135,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 102,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,900 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 98,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2009 92,993 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SEVERELY WORN ON INSIDE SHOULDER.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT.

SOME PLAY IN NEAR SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,825 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 82,059 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 82,059 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Mar 2007 76,462 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)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,099 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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LG02 VKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LG02 VKB, 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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LG02 VKB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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