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FN05HTJ
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3498cc
General Information
- Registration FN05HTJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model CLS
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3498cc
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- Expires 21 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,727 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r road wheel welded inner rim
- both rear exhaust brackets corroded
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,360 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Rear section x 2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 166,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Rear section x 2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,826 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024 4 Jun 202618 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,766 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023 4 Jun 202610 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,444 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022 4 Jun 202622 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,517 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- x2 rear exhaust hangers snapped
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- x2 rear exhaust hangers snapped
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald inner edge + damaged side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,080 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective x2 for tailpipes to back boxes (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Service brake light warning on dashboard
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to excessive wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Service brake light warning on dashboard
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective x2 for tailpipes to back boxes (6.1.2 (a))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,841 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside rear tyre side wall damaged + bald on inner edge
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Centre / rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped
9 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside rear tyre side wall damaged + bald on inner edge
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Centre / rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,410 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Both rear tyres have small cuts to inner sidewalls
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,022 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,072 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016 4 Jun 20266 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,043 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015 4 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,237 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014 4 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,237 MI
4 Jun 202625 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,313 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 4 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,977 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 4 Jun 202629 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,288 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011 4 Jun 202629 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,288 MI
4 Jun 202618 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,720 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2010 4 Jun 202629 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,398 MI
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FN05HTJ was registered on 2005-06-03
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