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MK02 VJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,001 mi
Last recorded139,001 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 139,001 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 136,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 134,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 134,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,492 miles

Front both tyre wearing on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both tyre wearing on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 127,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both centre (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 120,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rubber bushes deteriating on rear arms

slight play front arm bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2014 112,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rubber bushes deteriating on rear arms

slight play front arm bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight lift in front lower shock mounts when wieght removed

Pass 8 Jul 2011 97,501 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 97,494 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,023 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 81,893 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,250 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 67,441 miles

rear window cracked on nearside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2006 50,779 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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MK02 VJX 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 70%.

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 MK02 VJX, 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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MK02 VJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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