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A61 DHU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,158 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 99,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,225 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 93,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 93,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,594 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 89,592 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,231 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 84,228 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,782 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 74,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,163 miles

both front upper ball joints have play (off side border line )

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,357 miles

creak from offside front suspension

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,293 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD NO INNER CANVAS OR PLY VISIBLE

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,965 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 10 Nov 2009 37,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

sticker bottom of offside windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre near to wear/limiters

sticker bottom of offside windscreen

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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A61 DHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 A61 DHU, 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 A61 DHU registered?

A61 DHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is A61 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A61 DHU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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