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WO02 OFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 OFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,218 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 98,218 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 97,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,138 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 87,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 76,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 72,830 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,395 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,160 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 63,819 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 63,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,352 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL WEAR LIMIT IN CENTRE OF TYRE REST OF TYRE ABOVE LIMIT

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,953 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,216 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,216 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 46,009 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 37,684 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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WO02 OFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WO02 OFZ, 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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WO02 OFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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