MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER AND OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
N/S/F WING DAMAGED
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
temporary fuel cap
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both wiper blades poor close to excessive
nearside steering rack has play to inner joint
both front tyres wearing on edges
rear exhaust mounts broken/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on outer edge 1.6mm
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
vehicle presenter be aware the two rear exhaust brackets are broke, although the system as a whole is still adequatly supported
vehicle presenter be aware off/side rear tyre has minor cuts at outer wall area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B18 ABL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 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 B18 ABL, 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 B18 ABL registered?
B18 ABL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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