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AO05 PYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,394 mi
Last recorded111,394 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,047 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 86,041 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,833 miles

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

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 PYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 AO05 PYY, 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 AO05 PYY registered?

AO05 PYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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