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BP55 LXY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 LXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 106,031 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 106,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 73,175 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 73,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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BP55 LXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP55 LXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP55 LXY registered?

BP55 LXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BP55 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP55 LXY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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