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KN05 VHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,455 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 95,247 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,709 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,692 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 81,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,691 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,830 miles

auxillary drive belt is cracking

chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn badly on the inner edge

Fail 25 May 2013 60,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt is cracking

chips in the windscreen

engine managment light is on

nearside front tyre is worn badly on the inner edge

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 9 May 2012 43,573 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2012 43,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front suspension unit lower joint has slight play

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front suspension unit lower joint has slight play

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle sits low on its suspension

Very slight water ingress into offside headlamp

Water ingress into offside repeater lamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,244 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

condensation in nearside front headlamp

rear discs worn

Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

condensation in nearside front headlamp

front discs badly worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,349 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,349 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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres scrubbing out at inner treads very close too cords. needs tracking

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

washer bottle close to empty

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,038 miles

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
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KN05 VHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN05 VHM, 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.

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KN05 VHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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