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BV55 YGN

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,818 mi
Last recorded92,818 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 92,818 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 89,964 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,095 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 83,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,319 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,174 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,400 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 43,400 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,655 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 21,655 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY[ INSIDE EDGE WEAR ]

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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BV55 YGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV55 YGN, 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 BV55 YGN registered?

BV55 YGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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