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G5 VAA

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,635 mi
Last recorded138,635 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 50065,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 138,635 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 136,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 129,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,537 miles

under tray fited

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,323 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front lower track control arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,527 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 67,097 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,937 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,250 miles

o/s/rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,059 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G5 VAA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,052 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 G5 VAA, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G5 VAA registered?

G5 VAA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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