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BG55 LGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,799 mi
Last recorded94,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,799 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,896 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,896 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,976 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 69,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,141 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 67,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,207 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,816 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 44,670 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,080 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 38,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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BG55 LGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 69,191 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 LGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 LGJ registered?

BG55 LGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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