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AO05 SXN

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,002 mi
Last recorded138,002 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,002 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 126,375 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 109,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,810 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,984 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,159 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,764 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 52,314 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded / not attached

Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust mount corroded / not attached

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,384 miles

advise rear tyres worn to 3mm

advise slight play in front hub/wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,559 miles

advise o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking/worn on inner edge

advise v.slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,186 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 SXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

AO05 SXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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