MOT Status
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138,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management warning light on indicating a fault
uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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CE56 EWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 EWC, 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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CE56 EWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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