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AO55 LVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,057 mi
Last recorded118,057 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,393 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 102,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 95,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,658 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 89,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Ball joint facing up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Ball joint facing down) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (inner cracked) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear alloy welded

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2020 82,203 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 79,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 73,406 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,832 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 56,490 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,809 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,477 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm & low on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 35,949 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 31,020 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges & has small cuts on inner side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,235 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 24,231 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,803 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking around inner side wall

small cut on offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 7 Oct 2008 19,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre has cracking around inner side wall

small cut on offside front tyre outer side wall

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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AO55 LVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO55 LVC, 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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AO55 LVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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