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BK56 OOC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,528 mi
Last recorded193,528 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 193,528 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 191,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 191,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 185,800 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 177,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 161,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 154,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

part worn tyres fitted by presenter for retest purposes

rubber jacking blocks missing both front outer sills

Fail 15 Aug 2017 154,451 miles

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

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

2x exhaust brackets broken offside rear pipe

2x exhaust brackets broken offside rear pipe

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rubber jacking blocks missing both front outer sills

Pass 6 Aug 2016 149,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 133,524 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 212,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 169,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake is 52% imbalanced

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Feb 2013 169,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake is 52% imbalanced

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 94,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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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BK56 OOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK56 OOC, 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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BK56 OOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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