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52 CA

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,269 mi
Last recorded79,269 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 CA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,865 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 78,122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 77,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 75,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,429 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,571 miles

Fuel flap difficult to open.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,731 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,663 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,169 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,543 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner edges,these are dated 10/09

rear tyres show no cracking dated 04 and 05/10

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,548 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,877 miles

deep cracks appearing in both front tyres inner sidewalls.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 10,594 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,594 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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52 CA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 52 CA, 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 52 CA registered?

52 CA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is 52 CA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 CA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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