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R111 JOV

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,549 mi
Last recorded46,549 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 46,549 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, unable to inspect certain parts

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,217 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 42,573 miles

Front Inner surface corrosion on the inner edge of the front brake discs

Oil leak from engine (slight) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,435 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,345 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 39,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,781 miles

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded where car has been stood

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,800 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,600 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,921 miles

nearside front tyre down to 2mm tread depth on inner edge.

offside front tyre down to legal wear limit on inner edge.

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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R111 JOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R111 JOV, 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 R111 JOV registered?

R111 JOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for R111 JOV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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