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BX56 FRO

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 99,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on inner edge slight wear

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on inner edge slight wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 82,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 82,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 70,182 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 70,182 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 62,285 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,217 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 51,719 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 51,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 41,104 miles

Minor cracks in rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 41,104 miles

Minor cracks in rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 36,260 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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BX56 FRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 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 BX56 FRO, 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 19 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 BX56 FRO registered?

BX56 FRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BX56 FRO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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