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LF55 HAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,158 mi
Last recorded117,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 HAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 117,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 115,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around the inner edge but not through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged clouded slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corner at front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 115,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative Active Suspension (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all around the inner edge but not through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged clouded slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corner at front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 113,809 miles

Vehicle has a lean to nearside front

Fail 19 Dec 2023 113,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected and active suspension warning light on dash (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle has a lean to nearside front

Pass 5 Oct 2022 110,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,069 miles

abc warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2020 107,831 miles

Suspension levelling valve modified but function not affected active body control light on (5.3.5 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,670 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 106,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 104,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 104,460 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,431 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 99,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre / rear (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced FRONT and REAR (6.3.4a)

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

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

Under trays fitted restricting view of some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 88,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing ball joint on suspension leg (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (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
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LF55 HAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF55 HAO, 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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What year was LF55 HAO registered?

LF55 HAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LF55 HAO safe to buy?

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