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AG05 LXR

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,106 mi
Last recorded190,106 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 190,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 111,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel fracturd

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheels fracturd both

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,742 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some undersie components

Pass 11 May 2017 85,282 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,031 miles

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

nearside front Tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 17 May 2015 75,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front Tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

front road wheels & tyres different size to rear.

Fail 17 May 2015 75,159 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front Tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Pass 27 May 2014 67,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,602 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,304 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

front wipers smearing

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 49,265 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

front wipers smearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,473 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has small split on inside edge

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

Rear springs corroding around bottom coil

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,199 miles

front tyres on wear bars wear inside edges

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 LXR 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 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 LXR, 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 AG05 LXR registered?

AG05 LXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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