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GX05 RKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,887 mi
Last recorded97,887 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 97,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 21 Apr 2023 90,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,995 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 86,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 83,890 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,213 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,514 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,525 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,115 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 27,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 20,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,119 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 15,119 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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