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A5 VPT

2021 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,062 mi
Last recorded35,062 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls28,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 31,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 109,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 25,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 25,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,531 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,285 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT REPEATER LAMP DAMAGED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SEVERAL CUTS NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,843 miles

Coolant leak ()

OFF SIDE REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,005 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,656 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 91,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 71,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,175 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 59,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,939 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 53,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,260 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

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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A5 VPT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 28,273 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 A5 VPT, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 VPT registered?

A5 VPT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2021.

Is A5 VPT safe to buy?

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