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AK56 XXD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,704 mi
Last recorded184,704 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 184,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 156,073 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,308 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 127,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,102 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 98,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,065 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,629 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R exhaust bracket broken off

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 90,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R exhaust bracket broken off

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,433 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 30,088 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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AK56 XXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK56 XXD, 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 AK56 XXD registered?

AK56 XXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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