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C5 NGD

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,432 mi
Last recorded155,432 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 155,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 155,112 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 154,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 154,303 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 151,395 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 151,372 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2017 151,323 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 143,408 miles

n/s front and o/s rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

o/s front lower suspension arm,rear ball joint has slight lift.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 141,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,006 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 130,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 117,014 miles

Nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,556 miles

All front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Dec 2010 100,491 miles

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

All front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,073 miles

front discs and pads worn ,,,rear discs worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn unevenly

Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,359 miles

front bumper damaged/craked

slight play in front lower ball joints

stone chip in windscreen

tyre motoring system indicating malfunction on dash

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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C5 NGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 NGD, 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 C5 NGD registered?

C5 NGD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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