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AP05 FZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,125 mi
Last recorded135,125 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls73,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 135,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 134,376 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 133,596 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake wear warning indicator on

Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,375 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 86,996 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 82,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,851 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 44,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,490 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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AP05 FZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AP05 FZV, 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 AP05 FZV registered?

AP05 FZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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