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AF05 FXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,076 mi
Last recorded145,076 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 145,076 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 145,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,892 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 134,892 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,845 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Oct 2015 121,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

brake warning lamp on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 108,034 miles

Slight play in both front wheels

Both centre exhaust brackets broken

Both rear brake hose's perished

Brake service light illuminated

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 73,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,946 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,629 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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AF05 FXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF05 FXL, 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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AF05 FXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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