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BU56 AOL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,672 mi
Last recorded177,672 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 177,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 150,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 133,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 130,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 4 Oct 2018 123,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,168 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

tyre monitoring system fault

Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,807 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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BU56 AOL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BU56 AOL, 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 BU56 AOL registered?

BU56 AOL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is BU56 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 AOL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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