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OW05 XAE

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Diesel 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 XAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 83,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal limit & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,135 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 73,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,924 miles

unable to inspect all metal brake pipes due to undedrbody covers

Fail 10 May 2019 69,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 65,951 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 65,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,646 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 58,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,062 miles

n/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 46,501 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,177 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,271 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 16,893 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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OW05 XAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OW05 XAE, 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 OW05 XAE registered?

OW05 XAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is OW05 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 XAE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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