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BN56 ZFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,006 mi
Last recorded165,006 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ZFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 165,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 164,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 151,504 miles

OIL LEAKS

Fail 13 Jun 2019 151,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 131,770 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,572 miles

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,101 miles

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

nearside front tyre damaged/cut

Fail 22 Jun 2016 97,101 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged/cut

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2014 57,792 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre wear is uneven

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,010 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,193 miles

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)

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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BN56 ZFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN56 ZFY, 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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BN56 ZFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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