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LG05 FHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,630 mi
Last recorded134,630 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 134,630 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 132,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Both front lower (back arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 126,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Both front lower (back arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 126,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Both front lower (back arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 124,931 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (back arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 123,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both front tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (back arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,942 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoudlers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 111,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 107,252 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 100,447 miles

All Four brake discs are worn

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,731 miles

All FOUR brake discs are worn

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 91,731 miles

All FOUR brake discs are worn

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,206 miles

All four brake discs are worn

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)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 72,401 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,119 miles

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

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

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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LG05 FHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG05 FHV, 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 LG05 FHV registered?

LG05 FHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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