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2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 50081,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 KXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 104,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure one mounting corroded and disconnected / rear mounting fitted with temporary style strap. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front n/s twin jet / outer jet not working.

Front position lamps / lens / s = slightly defective.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower forward suspension arm / inner bush oil contaminated.

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

Nearside Front hydraulic suspension strut / slight fluid leak.

Nearside Front oil leak / engine or possible suspension hydraulic fluid.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear slight hydraulic film of oil on upper strut gaiter.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipe and hose / cracking and perishing.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes / cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot release catch / defective.

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

dash / message - tail light R, substitute lamp on.

Fail 18 Mar 2026 104,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central upper facing ball joint / to lower of hydraulic strut. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure one mounting corroded and disconnected / rear mounting fitted with temporary style strap. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer wall, and cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s twin jet / outer jet not working.

Front position lamps / lens / s = slightly defective.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower forward suspension arm / inner bush oil contaminated.

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

Nearside Front hydraulic suspension strut / slight fluid leak.

Nearside Front oil leak / engine or possible suspension hydraulic fluid.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread. ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear slight hydraulic film of oil on upper strut gaiter.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipe and hose / cracking and perishing.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material twin pipes / cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot release catch / defective.

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess All corroded. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

dash / message - tail light R, substitute lamp on.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 104,250 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all self leveling linkages heavily corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 104,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspension unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspernsion unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front fluid suspension unit has a light misting of oil

Pass 19 Mar 2024 102,987 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 102,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 101,665 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking in engine bay (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 100,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,304 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 85,118 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2014 82,856 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,432 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,541 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,079 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,112 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 39,920 miles

n/s front jacking mount missing

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,012 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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X5 KXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X5 KXW, 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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X5 KXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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