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CU56 LBX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,509 mi
Last recorded145,509 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 145,509 miles

All under vehicle components general corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 143,441 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 143,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 140,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,347 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

One exhaust mount broken

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 106,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

One exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,256 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,017 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,942 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 69,942 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CU56 LBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU56 LBX, 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 CU56 LBX registered?

CU56 LBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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