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P1 AKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,759 mi
Last recorded56,759 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 56,759 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,966 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 49,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 49,543 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,630 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 44,630 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 42,682 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,431 miles

ATF leak

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,836 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut but cords not visible

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,498 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,525 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Slight movement in offside frontsteering rack tie-rod

Slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Unable to see/ inspect rear brake pads

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,434 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 28,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,173 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 26,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

service overdue

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,709 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,647 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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P1 AKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P1 AKO, 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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P1 AKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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