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DG05 LKL

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,927 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 101,927 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 87,126 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

both front door mirror cases have slight movement

Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust covers starting to split (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,175 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,677 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 66,675 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,597 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,059 miles

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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DG05 LKL 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 88.2%.

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 DG05 LKL, 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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DG05 LKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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