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BT05 LKU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,350 mi
Last recorded74,350 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,350 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,677 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 42,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,488 miles

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

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

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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BT05 LKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT05 LKU, 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.

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What year was BT05 LKU registered?

BT05 LKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is BT05 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 LKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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