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BL55 PVW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,458 mi
Last recorded110,458 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 PVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 105,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 105,999 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,460 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 88,208 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,864 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 52,993 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,889 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 39,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level too high

n/s/r tyre outer wall has small cut

o/s/r tyre inner wall starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,037 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 29,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,772 miles

engine or gearbox has an oil leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

front number plate letters starting to come off

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken

slight brake judder on n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,800 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 12,356 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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BL55 PVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 BL55 PVW, 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 BL55 PVW registered?

BL55 PVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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