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AG05 LWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,710 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 120,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 116,148 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 109,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FEEDS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2019 109,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FEEDS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 159,944 miles

front tyre size 245/40/18

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2016 159,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

front tyre size 245/40/18

offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,364 miles

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)

Tyre Min 1.6 mm

Fail 9 Sep 2014 111,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside front tyres have some sidewall damage ( within requirements )!!!

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,484 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside front tyres have some sidewall damage ( within requirements )!!!

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,361 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 29 Jun 2011 48,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2010 36,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,525 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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AG05 LWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AG05 LWW, 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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AG05 LWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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