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A8 DJR

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,185 mi
Last recorded60,185 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 59,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rim "for rear use only" fitted to front axle

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,007 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 54,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight drag at wheel.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,337 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 50,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,909 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,682 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,633 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,361 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, has had 2 puncture repairs

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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A8 DJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 A8 DJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 DJR registered?

A8 DJR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is A8 DJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 DJR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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