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AY05 MYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,591 mi
Last recorded110,591 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 100,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seat fitted ()

Pass 29 Dec 2022 95,722 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,604 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 90,549 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 88,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 84,017 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 80,500 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing but still adequeatly supported.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,033 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,799 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,815 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 71,815 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,858 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,015 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,255 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,850 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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AY05 MYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY05 MYU, 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 AY05 MYU registered?

AY05 MYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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