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28 AO

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

135,896 mi
Last recorded135,896 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 AO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 135,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 129,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 109,500 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,978 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 100,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 91,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,154 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 33,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 28,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,919 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,870 miles

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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28 AO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 28 AO, 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 28 AO registered?

28 AO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is 28 AO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 AO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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