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2 FOY

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,429 mi
Last recorded124,429 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 FOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 124,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,854 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 119,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,149 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 104,523 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 104,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 98,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,738 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view becoming deteriorated (8.1.2a)

underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,988 miles

n/s o/ front brake pads under halfworn

n/s/f tyre worn inner tyre tread area

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 65,977 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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2 FOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 2 FOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 2 FOY registered?

2 FOY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is 2 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 FOY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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