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2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,157 mi
Last recorded73,157 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration120 DC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,157 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

centre exhaust flange cracked

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2024 72,081 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust flange cracked

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,358 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 68,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,471 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 66,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,582 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,479 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,402 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,523 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,699 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,452 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 8,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,663 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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120 DC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 73,870 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 120 DC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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120 DC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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