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T12 WLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,137 mi
Last recorded136,137 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 132,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 127,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour all (4.2.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 May 2023 127,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour all (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2022 124,238 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 123,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 123,897 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 123,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,194 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 101,963 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 101,963 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 101,352 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 100,624 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 100,624 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,020 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,729 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering rack end seems to have slight play

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner egde

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 78,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 71,896 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 61,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,432 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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T12 WLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T12 WLR, 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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T12 WLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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