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B16 GFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,836 mi
Last recorded123,836 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,836 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,862 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 111,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 109,041 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 108,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 107,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray Fitted Obscuring Components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,500 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear and corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2018 106,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edge no cords present

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brake pipes not visible due to undertray

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,575 miles

under tray,s fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 94,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,650 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,769 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 50,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

excessive corrosion front discs inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,031 miles

F Discs worn/scored

Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,931 miles

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

F Discs worn/scored

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,707 miles

front tyres worn inside edges.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 34,701 miles

both side front tyres worn on edges.

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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B16 GFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B16 GFV, 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 B16 GFV registered?

B16 GFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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