MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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"service brakes" warning illuminated on dash
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
"service brakes" warning illuminated on dash
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
wear in steering rack
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
brake service lamp illuminated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted will need to check clearance of tyre with arch when wheel fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
brake service lamp illuminated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)
corrosion of both front brake pipes
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion of both front brake pipes
nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pads wear warning lamp on
nearside front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall
rear exhaust bracket broken
slight wear at front antiroll bar joints
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pads wear warning lamp on
nearside front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall
rear exhaust bracket broken
slight wear at front antiroll bar joints
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise slight corrosion of metal brake pipes
centre rear exhaust joining band deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
advise slight corrosion of metal brake pipes
centre rear exhaust joining band deteriorated
both rear metal brake pipes leading to flexi hoses corroded and required soon
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre sidewall cut
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres treads low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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AK04 ATO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 AK04 ATO, 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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AK04 ATO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 December 2005.
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