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BJ05 WCM

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

212,684 mi
Last recorded212,684 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 212,684 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 204,003 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 200,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 200,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 200,265 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 186,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted obscuring view

Unable to test N/S/R seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 31 May 2016 186,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring view

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sill covers fitted obscuring view

Unable to test N/S/R seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 May 2015 166,463 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 7 May 2014 144,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 129,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm and inner edge bald

Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,735 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

rear brake discs wearing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,554 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,695 miles

Front bumper damaged on near side.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,818 miles

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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BJ05 WCM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ05 WCM, 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 BJ05 WCM registered?

BJ05 WCM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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