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AK04 ATO

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,179 mi
Last recorded117,179 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ATO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 117,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,399 miles

"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))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,399 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,379 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 98,379 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 97,183 miles

corrosion of both front brake pipes

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 97,183 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,004 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,857 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 83,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,980 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,403 miles

both rear metal brake pipes leading to flexi hoses corroded and required soon

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,309 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 49,307 miles

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?

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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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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