MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
brake pedal creeps under pressure when first applied
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
plastic under trays fitted front to rear
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres approximately 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
wipers worn
front tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn inner edges
o/s/r 2.9mm
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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R555 AST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 77,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R555 AST, 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 17 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 R555 AST registered?
R555 AST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2009.
Is R555 AST safe to buy?
The MOT history for R555 AST shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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