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VA51 WKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,854 mi
Last recorded101,854 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 WKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,854 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,217 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 101,217 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 95,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,857 miles

Front shock absorber top mounts have slight play nearside and offside

Non-obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,861 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion to inner faces, not excessively worn

Several brake pipes have been coated in rust proofing

Unable to assess condition of brake pads without removing wheels.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 85,081 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror motor doesn't allow unit to full extend outwards (3.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 81,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,572 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to fully inspect rear chassis corrosion due to under body plastic shields

Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to fully inspect rear chassis corrosion due to under body plastic shields

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,107 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear disc pads cannot be seen with the roadwheel in place.

Pass 25 May 2012 59,719 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 May 2012 59,715 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,029 miles

cracking to nearside rear tyre & tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,010 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,444 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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VA51 WKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA51 WKO, 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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VA51 WKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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