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BG56 XVD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,149 mi
Last recorded149,149 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 149,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 140,086 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 131,886 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to test

Fail 25 Feb 2017 129,047 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,480 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

UNDER TRAYS ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,272 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 112,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,144 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,770 miles

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

rear diff mounting missing n s r disc has run out

Fail 21 Nov 2011 73,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear diff mounting missing n s r disc has run out

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,949 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 62,948 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,201 miles

O/S SIDE REPEATER BROKEN

STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

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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BG56 XVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG56 XVD, 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 BG56 XVD registered?

BG56 XVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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