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TOP 83T

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,056 mi
Last recorded8,056 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOP 83T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 8,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 7,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 6,793 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 6,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 6,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 5,990 miles

All tyres are 18 years old

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All corners due to corrosion to discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 5,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/55/17 PLUS OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE ()

Offside WASHERS NOT WORKING BUT ENOUGH FLUID REACHING SCREEN

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 5,988 miles

ALL TYRES ABOVE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 5,987 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 5,954 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 5,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2015 5,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 5,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 5,902 miles

front and rear discs corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2012 5,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 5,609 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 5,432 miles

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 15 Apr 2009 5,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,007 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 3,832 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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TOP 83T is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TOP 83T, 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 TOP 83T registered?

TOP 83T is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is TOP 83T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOP 83T shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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