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AE55 GFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,981 mi
Last recorded168,981 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 168,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 168,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 152,108 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,650 miles

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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 101,482 miles

Small cut in NSR tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2016 101,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

OS mirror indicator cracked

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

Small cut in NSR tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,518 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

NSF tyre cut in sidewall

OSR tyre has small cut in tread

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,833 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 66,833 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,560 miles

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 15 Nov 2012 57,671 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres scuffed on outer edge

N/S/F tyre has slight cut on inner edge but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,526 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 31,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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AE55 GFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AE55 GFX, 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 AE55 GFX registered?

AE55 GFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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