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SD52 BXR

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 BXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill also covered by plastic trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 jacking mounts on inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 92,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

car smells of fuel but no visible leak

Pass 3 Jan 2025 87,926 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,590 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 84,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 83,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

active body control warning message

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,552 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,791 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 71,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,859 miles

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

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

n/s+o/s/front braking discs corossion visable

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,716 miles

Vehicle tested best to my abilities,due to plastic undershields

Pass 22 Nov 2005 23,438 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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SD52 BXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD52 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD52 BXR registered?

SD52 BXR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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