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RG02 NGX

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,950 mi
Last recorded116,950 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 NGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,950 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 6 Jul 2023 115,736 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket before rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket before rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 111,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,772 miles

Exhaust rear centre mount broken

Front Brake discs rusting on inner surface

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm over tread

Fail 17 Jan 2019 104,766 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear centre mount broken

Front Brake discs rusting on inner surface

Nearside Rear Tyre worn around 3mm over tread

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,750 miles

Exhaust centre rear both mount broken

Offside Rear Inner seal getting weak

Signs of an oil / gearbox leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,160 miles

rear exhaust mountings getting weak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 98,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mounting brackets getting weak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer wall ( cannot see cord )

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,730 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,668 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,304 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 87,826 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,826 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,753 miles

off side front disc inner side pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 77,280 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,296 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,148 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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RG02 NGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RG02 NGX, 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 RG02 NGX registered?

RG02 NGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is RG02 NGX safe to buy?

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