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AF55 DHO

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,401 mi
Last recorded92,401 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,401 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2010 92,189 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,916 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 DHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF55 DHO?

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What year was AF55 DHO registered?

AF55 DHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is AF55 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 DHO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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