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AF55 ACU

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,117 mi
Last recorded124,117 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 124,117 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 118,281 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 112,722 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 112,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 107,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,155 miles

both rear + offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 80,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear diff oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear diff oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,464 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKS ON INNER SIDEWALL

NO EMISSIONS PRINT OUT NONE DETECTED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,359 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING TO INSIDE SIDEWALL .

OFFSIDE EXHAUST BRACKET INSCURE BY DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,700 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,546 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 21,546 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AF55 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF55 ACU, 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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AF55 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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