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GX55 MWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,695 mi
Last recorded17,695 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 50069,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 MWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,695 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 17,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 17,657 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cant open rear passenger door from outside vehicle.

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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GX55 MWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 GX55 MWG, 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 GX55 MWG registered?

GX55 MWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for GX55 MWG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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