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A2 YSV

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,283 mi
Last recorded216,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 216,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 216,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 199,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 107,808 miles

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 107,687 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 94,232 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,704 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 81,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,196 miles

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

Parking brake 17%, requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,305 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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A2 YSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A2 YSV, 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 A2 YSV registered?

A2 YSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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