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AJ05 JPX

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,912 mi
Last recorded151,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 151,912 miles

MASSIVE OIL LEAK

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

hand brake noise n/s/r when apllied on rollers

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s repeater damaged

slight body damage

some play in n/s and o/s steering rack arm but unable to feel at steering wheel advise early attention

Fail 17 Jul 2014 151,912 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

MASSIVE OIL LEAK

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

hand brake noise n/s/r when apllied on rollers

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

o/s repeater damaged

slight body damage

some play in n/s and o/s steering rack arm but unable to feel at steering wheel advise early attention

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,299 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

eng lamp on

Pass 13 Jul 2012 119,681 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2011 102,690 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 86,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,010 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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AJ05 JPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ05 JPX, 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 AJ05 JPX registered?

AJ05 JPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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