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S321 SPT

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 SPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front O/S/F Jacking corrode no hole.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 72,956 miles

Nearside Front Jacking points corrode

Offside Front Jacking point corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,197 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 60,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,808 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 46,808 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

fluid leak possibly ABC fluid (undertrays fitted)

movement at upper attachment both front suspension struts

active body control warning on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,345 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,016 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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S321 SPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S321 SPT, 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 S321 SPT registered?

S321 SPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for S321 SPT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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