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AO56 NHE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,403 mi
Last recorded144,403 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 NHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 141,245 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 133,838 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 121,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 121,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,842 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full not allowing full inspection of luggage area

n/s/rear drive shaft cv gaitor leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,522 miles

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

stone chip in front screen less than 10mm

Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,522 miles

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

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

stone chip in front screen less than 10mm

Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate holder broken

nearside rear park brake has low effort compared with offside

wiring loom on nearside front hub insecure

wiring loom on offside front hub insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,821 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate holder broken

nearside rear park brake has low effort compared with offside

wiring loom on nearside front hub insecure

wiring loom on offside front hub insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,666 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,290 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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AO56 NHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO56 NHE, 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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AO56 NHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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