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GX05 PVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,090 mi
Last recorded114,090 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 PVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 114,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,214 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,797 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 107,020 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,887 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear by valves (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside door mirror a bit loose?

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front side light white or blue?

suspension fluid low?

Fail 8 Dec 2016 104,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipes metal mountings corroded off x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) pad sensor wire catching (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking both front to rear above rear sub-frame (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear by valves (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm on edges lower but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror a bit loose?

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front side light white or blue?

suspension fluid low?

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,269 miles

Both front lower strut bushes have slight play.

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 94,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower strut bushes have slight play.

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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,262 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,730 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 50,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,996 miles

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

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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GX05 PVN 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 82.4%.

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 GX05 PVN, 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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What year was GX05 PVN registered?

GX05 PVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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