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861 BGH

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,139 mi
Last recorded114,139 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration861 BGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,139 miles

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

off side rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 19 Oct 2024 106,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,316 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 98,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Aug 2022 89,732 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective getting very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 84,460 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,230 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 79,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2019 69,248 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,918 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 62,228 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,836 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,798 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,043 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,579 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,500 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,649 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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861 BGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 861 BGH, 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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861 BGH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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