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UIA 309

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIA 309
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 88,614 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,495 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

covers on sills

under body various stages corrosion repairs undersealed

Fail 28 May 2025 88,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers on sills

rear suspension components various corrosion

under body various stages corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 88,248 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers on sills

under body vrious stages corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,329 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers on sills

under body and sills vrious stages corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 86,732 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers on sills

under body and sills various stages corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 85,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,397 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 84,396 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,397 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,444 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,319 miles

brake discs marked

Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,334 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 48,559 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

slight damage nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure control light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,830 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 32,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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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UIA 309 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UIA 309, 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 UIA 309 registered?

UIA 309 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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