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AY56 ZNK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,925 mi
Last recorded60,925 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 60,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward ball joint on upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,108 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,713 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,713 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,213 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc rusty on inner face

N/S Front tyre starting to misshape on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Front tyre starting to misshape on inner edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,684 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,989 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 ZNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

AY56 ZNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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