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AE05 YVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

201,782 mi
Last recorded201,782 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2023 201,782 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 198,834 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 14 Oct 2021 196,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 193,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 187,864 miles

n/s/f tyre has some damage to inner side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2018 180,370 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 169,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 252,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 143,550 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 134,730 miles

All brake pads 60% worn

Pass 13 May 2013 129,666 miles

Both Front Tyres Low On Inner Edges And Cracking

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 124,464 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 117,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2010 112,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 101,832 miles

Childseat fitted to OSR

Small cut in NSR tyre

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2008 94,867 miles

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)

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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AE05 YVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE05 YVX, 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 AE05 YVX registered?

AE05 YVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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