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BF55 ZXB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,860 mi
Last recorded161,860 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 161,860 miles

Offside Front brake wear lead not fitted

rear brake retaining springs missing

Fail 14 Sep 2020 161,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake wear lead not fitted

rear brake retaining springs missing

Pass 21 Sep 2019 155,094 miles

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

engine covers fitted lower and upper

Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,516 miles

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

trays /covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,429 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front TYRE CUT IN WALL

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 11 Mar 2017 137,417 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BOTH MID HANGERS BROKEN / (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI TOWARD FRONT NEEDS REPLACING (3.6.B.2c)

ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,872 miles

Brake servo repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Osr brake pipe corroded slighlyt

Fail 14 Mar 2016 122,826 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Osr brake pipe corroded slighlyt

Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,625 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,462 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 97,748 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,173 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,708 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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BF55 ZXB 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 68.8%.

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 BF55 ZXB, 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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BF55 ZXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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