MOT Status
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres worn on inside edge
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front tyres worn on inside edge
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber joint worn (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber joint worn (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and lower arm bushes pershing and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and lower arm bushes pershing and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock absorber ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in shock absorber ball joint (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
parking brake has little reserve travel
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported
creaking from offside rear & offside front suspension but no play found
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported
creaking from offside rear & offside front suspension but no play found
engine fault warning light on
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake discs corroding on inner face
both rear brake discs corroding on inner face
play in n/s/f spring control arm
play in o/s/f spring control arm
slight corrosion on rear brake pipes
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY05 MXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 68,931 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 MXF, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AY05 MXF registered?
AY05 MXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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