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LJ55 PHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 147,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 147,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 141,594 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 132,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 126,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 116,187 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 116,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear axle has a supporting mount missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,940 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear exhaut mount broken

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,638 miles

front brake discs slight worn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,747 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,747 miles

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

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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LJ55 PHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ55 PHN, 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 LJ55 PHN registered?

LJ55 PHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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