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YY05 RJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,562 mi
Last recorded55,562 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl68,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 55,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 55,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 52,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres wearing close to 1.6mm legal limit and starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 47,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 40,084 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,790 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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YY05 RJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 YY05 RJO, 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 YY05 RJO registered?

YY05 RJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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