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BF56 OHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,559 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 85,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,481 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 77,928 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 77,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 58,643 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 51,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 51,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 40,584 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,621 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,723 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 13,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,312 miles

all tyres cracked on inner sidewalls and tread

Fail 31 Aug 2012 12,312 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

all tyres cracked on inner sidewalls and tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,764 miles

slight cracking of tyre tread o/s/f

Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,979 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,638 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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BF56 OHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHD, 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 OHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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