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VF02 ONN

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,325 mi
Last recorded96,325 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 96,325 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 96,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 93,773 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,597 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 91,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,135 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,135 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,825 miles

Front tyres have light cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,144 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres treads perished

offside front indicator faded

oil leak

play in nearside front lower rear arm ball joint slight play

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 79,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front and nearside front tyres treads perished

offside front indicator faded

oil leak

play in nearside front lower rear arm ball joint slight play

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres treads perished

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside front lower rear ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shocker slight leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2013 55,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & offside front tyre's inner edges worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,761 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 40,761 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,857 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,040 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,546 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,948 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 ONN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ONN, 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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What year was VF02 ONN registered?

VF02 ONN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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