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EY05 FSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,726 mi
Last recorded95,726 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,726 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,135 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,135 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,753 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,986 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre kurb dammage

Fail 10 Jul 2013 80,963 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,935 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 78,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,709 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 46,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,163 miles

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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EY05 FSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY05 FSU, 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 EY05 FSU registered?

EY05 FSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is EY05 FSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 FSU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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