2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class · 1,507 MOT tests
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class reliability
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 CL-Class years (1,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs: 20.8%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 105,110
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,507
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (157% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Suspension6.7%
- Brakes5.6%
- Tyres4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.46%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.92%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.46%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.46%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.33%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.75%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.96%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.9%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.84%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz CL-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class reliable?
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 44% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 CL-Class years (1,507 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.46% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (1.92% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class shows 105,110 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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