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VF02 LHB

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,241 mi
Last recorded129,241 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 129,241 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 128,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,531 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 125,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 121,245 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 121,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 119,042 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,911 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 114,719 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))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 112,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 107,877 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,313 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,876 miles

rear tyres very slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2012 46,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,385 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,523 miles

both front tyres devoild of tread inner edges ON LIMIT at time of test

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,989 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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VF02 LHB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VF02 LHB, 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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VF02 LHB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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