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17 TEE

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,006 mi
Last recorded46,006 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 TEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 46,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,005 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 45,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 42,847 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,009 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,434 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,657 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,088 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 22,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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17 TEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 17 TEE, 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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What year was 17 TEE registered?

17 TEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is 17 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 TEE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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