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W30 GYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,212 mi
Last recorded96,212 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 GYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 95,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,107 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,473 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,157 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 92,157 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,832 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,752 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,905 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,763 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,277 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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W30 GYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W30 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W30 GYS registered?

W30 GYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is W30 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W30 GYS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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