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LN52 BYL

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

184,052 mi
Last recorded184,052 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 184,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 113,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 102,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,929 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,581 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,752 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,532 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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LN52 BYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LN52 BYL, 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 LN52 BYL registered?

LN52 BYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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