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2 VJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 VJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,781 miles

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

Front Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,238 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

can not inspect front brake pads

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,769 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 60,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,408 miles

brake pedal anti slip provission is worn

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,882 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,633 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 47,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,170 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,690 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,792 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,792 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,124 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 37,158 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,743 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 30,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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2 VJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 2 VJ, 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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2 VJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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