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DE05 AOO

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,086 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,103 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,385 miles

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 110,374 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,662 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,196 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,638 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,620 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 29,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE05 AOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 AOO, 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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DE05 AOO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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