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S5 ALE

2026 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,036 mi
Last recorded155,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 ALE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2026
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 155,036 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 155,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 154,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened been welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 152,564 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 137,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/side front tyre worn on inside of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/side head light has some water in head light (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 120,095 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,829 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,037 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 81,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 65,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 30,709 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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S5 ALE is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S5 ALE, 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 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S5 ALE registered?

S5 ALE is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2026.

Is S5 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 ALE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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