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N1 JMK

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,510 mi
Last recorded68,510 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 JMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 5 Jun 2023 68,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 66,818 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 66,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Pass 4 May 2016 64,092 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front registration plate deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 63,282 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,040 miles

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 60,943 miles

Brake pipes greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes greased

SRS Warning lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,783 miles

Both sides front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 11 Apr 2009 52,463 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,375 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,193 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,193 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,387 miles

macpherson strut lower mounting slight freeplay

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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N1 JMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N1 JMK, 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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N1 JMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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