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AF55 DXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 124,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2023 115,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 105,050 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,275 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,844 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,640 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,937 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 40,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,166 miles

all tyres at 2mm

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,303 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,976 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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AF55 DXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXL, 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 AF55 DXL registered?

AF55 DXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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