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N5 OPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 OPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 95,890 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,213 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 95,266 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe connection leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,830 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking but no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips but not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 90,825 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount separating (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount separating (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear leaking above rear axle slight sweat but will burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking but no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips but not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,866 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,002 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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N5 OPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N5 OPF, 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 N5 OPF registered?

N5 OPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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