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B3 SPU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,668 mi
Last recorded63,668 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 63,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (wear indicators fitted) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,809 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,739 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 54,268 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails. ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,187 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Offside centre to rear hanger corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 42,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 42,268 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 35,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And tearing 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

TPMS indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,400 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and side covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,852 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,974 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,629 miles

all 4 tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 11,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 8,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,106 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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B3 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B3 SPU, 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 B3 SPU registered?

B3 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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