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GJ05 RDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,770 mi
Last recorded119,770 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 RDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,770 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 119,770 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 117,654 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 117,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2020 117,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,484 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,582 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 110,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,498 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint forward arm outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,254 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,513 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,164 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,236 miles

BOTH FRONT ROAD WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED (POT HOLE DAMAGE)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,371 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 14,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front wheel inner rim is slightly buckled.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,336 miles

Nearside front wheel inner rim is slightly buckled.

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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GJ05 RDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 RDV, 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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GJ05 RDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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