MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded Both badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre void of tread inner edge
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear wheel fitted to o/s/f
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre void of tread inner edge
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear wheel fitted to o/s/f
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres wearing on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN ON WEAR BARS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre gashed on outer wall
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre gashed on outer wall
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY56 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 AY56 KMU, 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 AY56 KMU registered?
AY56 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2006.
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