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NH52 DGF

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH52 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,423 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 103,423 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 99,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 95,046 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 95,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 92,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,569 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 91,075 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,389 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint (rear)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,556 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,769 miles

corrosion brake pipes.

corrosion exhaust.

corrosion suspension components.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to suspension components

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight play in o/s/f lower rear balljoint

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to suspension bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,861 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to fuel lines

corrosion to suspension components

front suspension creaks

surface rust to all brake discs

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,874 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension comoponents

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,904 miles

o/s door mirror cover loose

slight corrosion to exhaust

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 69,001 miles

n/s/r jacking point rubber missing.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,765 miles

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

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

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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NH52 DGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NH52 DGF, 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 NH52 DGF registered?

NH52 DGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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