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AY05 MXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,463 mi
Last recorded128,463 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 128,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 127,959 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2023 122,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 122,415 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 115,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 115,736 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,951 miles

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 110,923 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2019 102,530 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2017 90,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 85,168 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 85,161 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,291 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,290 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,248 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,248 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 66,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 66,912 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,424 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 58,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,542 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 25,542 miles

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?

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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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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