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M500 CRC

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 CRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 99,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 98,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,994 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 95,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,396 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 95,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,797 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,750 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,880 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to the tyre sidewall and wearing on the inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to the tyre sidewall and wearing on the inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,005 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

offside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Fail 7 Jun 2013 75,005 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

offside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,482 miles

both front shock absorbers have play in attatchment ball joints to lower arms

Fail 7 Apr 2011 57,482 miles

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

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

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)

both front shock absorbers have play in attatchment ball joints to lower arms

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,379 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,772 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,660 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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M500 CRC 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M500 CRC, 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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M500 CRC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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