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B411 ARA

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,229 mi
Last recorded43,229 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB411 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 43,229 miles

OSF WHEEL AND NSR WHEEL ADVISE SWAP POSITION PRINT ON INSE OF WHEEL

Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,840 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 40,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel fitted on wrong axle

Offside Front wheel fitted on wrong axle

Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,723 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,420 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,655 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,421 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,300 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,195 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,315 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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B411 ARA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B411 ARA, 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 B411 ARA registered?

B411 ARA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is B411 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B411 ARA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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