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31 AE

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 AE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 127,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 127,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 125,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 122,543 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,728 miles

all brake discs corroded

dust cover on n/s/f air bag/strut split

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 14 Jun 2018 119,727 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))

all brake discs corroded

dust cover on n/s/f air bag/strut split

rear/centre exhaust brackets broken

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 16 Jun 2017 117,922 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 108,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,058 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 101,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn unevenly and going on inner egdes

ex bracket snap off back box

near side front tyre side wall split inner

tpms is on

wipres worn

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn unevenly and going on inner egdes

ex bracket snap off back box

near side front tyre side wall split inner

tpms is on

wipres worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,901 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged slightly on outer wall no cords exposed

Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,806 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged slightly on outer wall no cords exposed

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,859 miles

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

covers fitted under car

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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31 AE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 31 AE, 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 31 AE registered?

31 AE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is 31 AE safe to buy?

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