2002 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · SL52 AEM
2002 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 132,164 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SL52 AEM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 132,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL52 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (SL52 AEM) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SL52 AEM Mileage History
- 13/12/2021127,948 mi
- 15/12/2021127,972 mi+24 mi
- 21/12/2022132,164 mi+4,192 mi
Average of roughly 4,128 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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