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NY52 GHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,570 mi
Last recorded51,570 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 51,570 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 50,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,206 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 49,662 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,471 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 47,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 40,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,435 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,285 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 23 Oct 2010 26,285 miles

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

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

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 23 Jul 2009 17,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,540 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 12,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NY52 GHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NY52 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NY52 GHJ?

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What year was NY52 GHJ registered?

NY52 GHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is NY52 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY52 GHJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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