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BJ56 HCD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,829 mi
Last recorded141,829 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 141,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 141,164 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 136,982 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 129,311 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both--side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 121,260 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,004 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 82,264 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 82,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,026 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,010 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel stamped, REAR WHEEL FITMENT ONLY.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,161 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 49,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2010 35,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 22,557 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 22,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BJ56 HCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ56 HCD, 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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BJ56 HCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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