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BF56 GJK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,964 mi
Last recorded155,964 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 155,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 155,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 147,038 miles

both front tyres have flat spots and worn badly on inner edges

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 147,038 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have flat spots and worn badly on inner edges

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 139,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,922 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,377 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 50,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,402 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,402 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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BF56 GJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF56 GJK, 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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BF56 GJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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