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2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,514 mi
Last recorded108,514 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 CSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 102,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 98,780 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,467 miles

nearside front sidewall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,474 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 83,464 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,568 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,444 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,719 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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RK05 CSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RK05 CSV, 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 RK05 CSV registered?

RK05 CSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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