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AC54 CLS

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,093 mi
Last recorded59,093 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC54 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2025 59,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NS has very little effort. OS poor but slightly better than NS (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 58,114 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 48,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,651 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,216 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,431 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,504 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,928 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,003 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 20,003 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 13,920 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 8,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AC54 CLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,439cc 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 AC54 CLS, 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 AC54 CLS registered?

AC54 CLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AC54 CLS safe to buy?

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