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S18 RYA

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,269 mi
Last recorded74,269 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,269 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 72,793 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

front and rear shock absorbers corroded

under try's fitted. Unable to access testable items.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,321 miles

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers.

Covers fitted throughout underside of vehicle, Unable to access testable items.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake hose cracked & perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake hose cracked & perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 67,427 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on shock absorber

Offside Front corrosion on shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,177 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on shock absorber

Offside Front corrosion on shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,546 miles

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

Undertray/cover fitted under vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear axle, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside and Nearside rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Undertray/cover fitted under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2019 62,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting has play

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top mounting has play

Rear Exhaust box shield insecure nearside and offside

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

Pass 29 May 2018 62,194 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 24 May 2017 61,560 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 61,560 miles

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

Rear Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust support bar corroded and broken

Pass 4 May 2016 60,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust pipe hanger broken

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 59,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Exhaust pipe hanger broken

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,918 miles

Exhaust Brackets Corroded

Front Number Plate Damaged and Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 May 2013 56,740 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 55,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 55,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,873 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,873 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,471 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 15,030 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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S18 RYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S18 RYA, 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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S18 RYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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