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AE05 XSC

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,326 mi
Last recorded74,326 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,611 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 51,605 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge-tread becoming thin

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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AE05 XSC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE05 XSC, 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 AE05 XSC registered?

AE05 XSC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE05 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XSC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 XSC have outstanding finance?

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