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AO05 PYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,014 mi
Last recorded88,014 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 88,014 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 88,014 miles

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 80,865 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,295 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 70,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R exhaust mounting broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 64,562 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,989 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges & cracked/perished in tread

slight run-out on front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,656 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,489 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2009 55,717 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,278 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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AO05 PYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO05 PYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 PYU registered?

AO05 PYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 PYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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