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AK05 DVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,383 mi
Last recorded152,383 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 152,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 148,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 134,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 130,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,069 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,267 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 109,523 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 109,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 99,774 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 99,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 May 2015 90,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 86,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,471 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 39,647 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,583 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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AK05 DVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK05 DVV, 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 AK05 DVV registered?

AK05 DVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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