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BV56 XAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,811 miles

eml light on

Fail 2 May 2018 78,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white light (1.1.A.3e)

eml light on

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage but no exposing cords 255/35/19

Nearside side repeater lens broken ( wing mirror)

Rear exhaust hangers broken but system still supported

Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall 285/30/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage but no exposing cords 255/35/19

Nearside side repeater lens broken ( wing mirror)

Rear exhaust hangers broken but system still supported

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,729 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint The one pressed in to the hub (facing the rear of the car) (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 56,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,323 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 38,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,539 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,336 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 19,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BV56 XAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV56 XAA, 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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BV56 XAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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