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AA56 SHA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,584 mi
Last recorded114,584 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 SHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,584 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 114,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive lift as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive lift as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicator on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine/gearbox

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,839 miles

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

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

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

slight diesel leak

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,843 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,083 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,757 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 67,584 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 55,443 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 55,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,885 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,959 miles

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

unable to see rear coil spring bases

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge/sidewall damaged

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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AA56 SHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,294 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 AA56 SHA, 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 20 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 AA56 SHA registered?

AA56 SHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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