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D3 BTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,924 mi
Last recorded158,924 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 158,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 154,919 miles

very slight under body corrosion surface

Pass 6 Jul 2023 153,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 150,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 147,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 146,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 141,700 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 133,702 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 117,191 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,026 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,541 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,807 miles

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

inside face of both front discs pitted and corroded, some wear also evident

left and right front tyres have various cuts to the side walls

Fail 18 Jul 2011 61,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

inside face of both front discs pitted and corroded, some wear also evident

left front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,057 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,685 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 48,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,358 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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D3 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D3 BTU, 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 D3 BTU registered?

D3 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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