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M500 GJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

145,448 mi
Last recorded145,448 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 145,448 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 145,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stub axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,860 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 142,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 141,342 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 138,933 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 137,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 137,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 137,004 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2021 137,004 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 135,647 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 135,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 133,890 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2019 133,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2018 131,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,196 miles

Both rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 126,151 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (above rear diff) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (above rear diff) (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear suspension pipes have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rearmost inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,437 miles

Front suspension units have appreciable lift at the top mountings on both sides, the os displaying slightly more than the ns.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,695 miles

Front to rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion

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

Rear brake flexi hoses are perished

Fail 31 Dec 2015 116,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front to rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion

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

Rear brake flexi hoses are perished

Pass 2 Jan 2015 103,435 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,226 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,592 miles

n/s/r tyre worn bald inner shoulder, also close to legal limit.

o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 55,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn bald inner shoulder, also close to legal limit.

o/s/f,n/s/f & o/s/r tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,975 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,460 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 19,727 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 GJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 GJA, 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 GJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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