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CE56 DHV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,378 mi
Last recorded159,378 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 DHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 159,378 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 144,163 miles

Front tyres uneven wear

Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 122,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,342 miles

Front Lower Oil leak poss engine oil ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 116,333 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak poss engine oil ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 107,382 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 107,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 99,810 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,112 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,983 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 89,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,573 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 79,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,364 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 94,694 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,473 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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CE56 DHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE56 DHV, 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 CE56 DHV registered?

CE56 DHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CE56 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 DHV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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