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AE55 ZVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,643 mi
Last recorded125,643 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 125,643 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 125,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 121,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 116,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,901 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,794 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 106,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,457 miles

Nsf tyre cutting out on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,463 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,008 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre and kerb damage to n/s/rf alloy wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,483 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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AE55 ZVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE55 ZVY, 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 AE55 ZVY registered?

AE55 ZVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AE55 ZVY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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