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A7 KSR

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,785 mi
Last recorded73,785 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,785 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 73,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275.35.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 70,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 70,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 69,259 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective n/s and o/s brackets needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 64,815 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended plastic in mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective n/s and o/s brackets needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 58,196 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,122 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber rubber bellows deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2017 44,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,502 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2013 39,615 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,395 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 36,395 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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A7 KSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A7 KSR, 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 A7 KSR registered?

A7 KSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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