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AU56 MWO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,439 mi
Last recorded140,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 MWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 140,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 140,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 136,400 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,778 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 116,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,501 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 91,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,229 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 67,228 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 50,113 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,487 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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AU56 MWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 AU56 MWO, 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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AU56 MWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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