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AY56 JZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,229 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 117,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 90,608 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 90,318 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front 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 9 Jun 2017 87,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FULL UNDER COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPE CONDITION FULLY (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,909 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 80,902 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,879 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,808 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

UNDER COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,074 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,403 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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AY56 JZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY56 JZJ, 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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AY56 JZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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