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OV02 PYP

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,028 mi
Last recorded154,028 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 PYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 154,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 151,673 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front air suspension pipes corroding

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 151,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front air suspension pipes corroding

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 149,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sections of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 146,831 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 146,830 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 144,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 140,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 137,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 137,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 132,904 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both front brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated donward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above subframe mounting (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))

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 119,665 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 119,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 19,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 15,820 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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OV02 PYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV02 PYP, 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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OV02 PYP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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