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X17 KET

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX17 KET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 125,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,458 miles

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

Front suspension unit slightly leaking

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,412 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 116,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 114,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 111,007 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 106,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 105,171 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 102,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,599 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,517 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,216 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 86,268 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 86,268 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,148 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,487 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,321 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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X17 KET 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 80%.

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 X17 KET, 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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X17 KET is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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