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BK56 OOX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,746 mi
Last recorded85,746 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,746 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 85,741 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,356 miles

Front brake discs corrode on inner surface

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wiper smears

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

both exhaust down pipe mountings corrode and fell off

Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corrode on inner surface

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wiper smears

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

both exhaust down pipe mountings corrode and fell off

Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,472 miles

Nearside Front tyredamage to outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in outer sidewll

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,057 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Warning Light On Dash

Fail 6 Dec 2018 79,975 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Press In Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-18-Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Warning Light On Dash

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,941 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Offside Front window regulator inop

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

battery light on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2017 76,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18-Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Offside Front window regulator inop

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

battery light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,585 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2015 68,477 miles

battery warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2015 68,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

battery warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,103 miles

all brake discs surface rust

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,013 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,967 miles

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

low tread on inner edge of o/s/front tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2011 44,967 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front brake disc's slightly lipped

low tread on inner edge of o/s/front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,456 miles

front discs starting to wear thin

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,533 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 31,533 miles

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

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

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 OOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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