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V7 LKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 LKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 114,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 113,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 107,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,344 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 15 Nov 2019 100,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus cross axle pipe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND CROSS REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess PIPE FERRALS CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE THAT LEADS TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ONLY SHORT SECTION AVAILABLE TO VIEW REST BEHIND PLASTIC SHEILDS. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess PIPE FERRALS CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS AND DOOR SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST. INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS COVERING BRAKE PIPE INSPECTION.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

undertray and outer sills fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,920 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,503 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 82,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,572 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 65,210 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 65,210 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,057 miles

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

slight play noted in near side front suspension leg lower joint not excessive at time of test advise

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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V7 LKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V7 LKU, 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 V7 LKU registered?

V7 LKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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