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ML02 SSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,148 mi
Last recorded84,148 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 84,148 miles

Nearside parking brake low reading

front undertray loose

power steering pipes housing insecure lying on top of undertray

Pass 19 Feb 2025 83,209 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 83,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to fitment of sideskirts at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,483 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,071 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,137 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 63,137 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,372 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 62,372 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,158 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,020 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,631 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,372 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 43,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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ML02 SSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ML02 SSJ, 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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ML02 SSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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