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GF05 KJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,010 mi
Last recorded101,010 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 KJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

knock from front suspension ? but no obvious play found anywhere

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,434 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT -> downpipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rears 285/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,325 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 74,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,658 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 60,658 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 48,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,135 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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GF05 KJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF05 KJY, 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 GF05 KJY registered?

GF05 KJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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