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SW02 WBN

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,586 mi
Last recorded35,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 WBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 35,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 35,407 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 35,403 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively From ABC system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 33,767 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 29,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 25,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,437 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays which prevent certain items form inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,087 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 21,861 miles

Small cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,493 miles

N/S washer jet blocked

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,813 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 18,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 18,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 17,977 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Feb 2006 15,297 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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SW02 WBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SW02 WBN, 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 SW02 WBN registered?

SW02 WBN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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