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B18 ABL

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,994 mi
Last recorded156,994 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 ABL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 156,994 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 155,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 150,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 146,388 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2019 136,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 101,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,409 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust mounts broken/missing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 78,695 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,695 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,708 miles

vehicle presenter be aware off/side rear tyre has minor cuts at outer wall area

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,009 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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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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B18 ABL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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