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MX02 YED

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 29,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 28,904 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 28,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 28,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess top mount deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess top mount deteriorated (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres are 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,822 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 27,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 27,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,798 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,566 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 25,566 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,670 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,912 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,792 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,586 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,743 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

n/s/f tyre rip outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,515 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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MX02 YED is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MX02 YED, 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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What year was MX02 YED registered?

MX02 YED is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for MX02 YED shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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