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BU56 DPN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,700 mi
Last recorded121,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 121,700 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall s/cut

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

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

exhauste sport brcket broken still sport o,k

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,078 miles

very slight play o/s/f trackrod end

Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,902 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,719 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,976 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,308 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,109 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,037 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 36,030 miles

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

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 DPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU56 DPN, 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 BU56 DPN registered?

BU56 DPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BU56 DPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 DPN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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