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AO55 DDE

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,897 mi
Last recorded162,897 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 162,897 miles

Factory Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 143,738 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,331 miles

Engine covers + Under trays

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Rear arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,955 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sides, needs attention very soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,882 miles

Engine cover + Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 121,882 miles

Engine cover + Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside + Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 108,526 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 97,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s + pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,014 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 76,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,015 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,001 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,706 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 38,706 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,451 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,652 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,263 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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AO55 DDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO55 DDE, 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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AO55 DDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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