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SO55 AUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,905 mi
Last recorded139,905 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 139,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 127,658 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,639 miles

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,855 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 96,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,722 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION PIPES..CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES..

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,777 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust hangers broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,139 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily worn & lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,990 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,982 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SO55 AUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SO55 AUJ, 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 SO55 AUJ registered?

SO55 AUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is SO55 AUJ safe to buy?

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