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XX02 RAJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,434 mi
Last recorded154,434 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl78,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 154,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 151,153 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 144,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 141,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 138,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 135,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 135,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 131,844 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 122,149 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 119,450 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 119,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,100 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,697 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,687 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,748 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 80,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,063 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 67,660 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 21 Apr 2006 63,496 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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XX02 RAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 78,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XX02 RAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XX02 RAJ registered?

XX02 RAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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