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M4 RCP

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,005 mi
Last recorded102,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 RCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,747 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 101,292 miles

corrosion setting in at o/s/r chassis

Fail 3 Aug 2023 101,292 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion setting in at o/s/r chassis

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 99,927 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,280 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 98,280 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,822 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,077 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 93,077 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,674 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 90,674 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,118 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,364 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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M4 RCP 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 79.2%.

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 M4 RCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M4 RCP registered?

M4 RCP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is M4 RCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 RCP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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