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AIG 131

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,108 mi
Last recorded29,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 131
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 29,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 28,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,727 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 24,887 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 24,886 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,499 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 24,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,200 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall worn

Pass 15 Jun 2018 22,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 21,474 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,596 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 20,082 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,027 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 18,300 miles

Nsf tyre has small cut to cords (not larger than 25mm)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,300 miles

Nsf tyre has small cut to cords (not larger than 25mm)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 16,738 miles

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

nsf tyre has small cut to cords (not larger than 25mm)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,303 miles

Nearside front tyre has small but deep cut on outer edge of tread, no cords showing

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 8,218 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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AIG 131 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AIG 131, 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 AIG 131 registered?

AIG 131 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is AIG 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 131 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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