CarVerify

Free Car Check

K1 HHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,240 mi
Last recorded109,240 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 HHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 109,240 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective left and right pipe mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,102 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight play ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod slight play ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 5 Jul 2024 108,102 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod slight play ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod slight play ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,219 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside top suspension mount bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Jul 2023 107,219 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside top suspension mount bushes slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Jul 2022 106,196 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Jul 2022 106,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Aug 2021 104,536 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe hanger to gearbox broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,107 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger mounted to gearbox broken on both sides of exhaust system but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside inner track rods slight play ()

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 28 Aug 2019 101,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation parking brake cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both nearside and offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger mounted to gearbox broken on both sides of exhaust system but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside inner track rods slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable slightly deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,154 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,430 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 88,420 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,339 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 77,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 65,450 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,111 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,718 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,471 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,921 miles

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K1 HHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K1 HHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K1 HHG?

You can check the full history of K1 HHG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K1 HHG registered?

K1 HHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is K1 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 HHG shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K1 HHG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K1 HHG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.