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B9 CLL

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,573 mi
Last recorded62,573 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 CLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 61,563 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 53,415 miles

all tyres have small sidewall damage

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 45,589 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective and offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 14 May 2018 39,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,494 miles

engine covers

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 29,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers

Pass 21 May 2016 18,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 18,666 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 10,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 8,769 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 7,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 3,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 2,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 1,259 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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B9 CLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 73,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 CLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B9 CLL registered?

B9 CLL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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