MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working PART OF SIDE MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OIL LEVEL BOTTOM ON DIPSTICK
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and deteriorated (0.1 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
rear exhaust tie bar mount broken
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
rear exhaust tie bar mount broken
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyre centre treads on 4mm
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre centre treads on 4mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CT55 TXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CT55 TXH, 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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CT55 TXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 January 2006.
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