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AC51 DAN

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,277 mi
Last recorded113,277 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 113,277 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 109,912 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 109,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 107,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,433 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 84,987 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,302 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 76,302 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 54,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,832 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 42,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,897 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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AC51 DAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AC51 DAN, 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 AC51 DAN registered?

AC51 DAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AC51 DAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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