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V20 DEW

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 DEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,186 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 98,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,013 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 96,278 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,153 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,231 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2021 94,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,859 miles

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

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))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,935 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 59,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 59,322 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

slight play at n/s/f lower ball- joint

Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 43,011 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,352 miles

slight play in both front strut top mountings and lower ball joints

Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in both front strut top mountings and lower ball joints

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,316 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,142 miles

both front suspension units top mount rubbers seperating

both rear suspension units have damage to spring covers

Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front suspension units top mount rubbers seperating

both rear suspension units have damage to spring covers

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,781 miles

Reaqr number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,523 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES,POSSIBLY TRACKING AT FAULT.

Pass 15 Oct 2005 12,825 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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V20 DEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V20 DEW, 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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V20 DEW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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