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AK56 XXW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,604 mi
Last recorded96,604 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 96,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 96,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 92,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,343 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2017 81,343 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,339 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,339 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,658 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 70,633 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,201 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,916 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,843 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,253 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,158 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 28,155 miles

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

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

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)

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 XXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XXW, 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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AK56 XXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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