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LN51 VUM

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 41,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 40,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 40,171 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,128 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,641 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 37,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,211 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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LN51 VUM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black 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 LN51 VUM, 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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What year was LN51 VUM registered?

LN51 VUM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is LN51 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VUM 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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