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CU56 ONJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,994 mi
Last recorded100,994 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ONJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 100,994 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear have grey line through lettering, (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 100,941 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides to rear flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour not white, (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear have grey line through lettering. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,846 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too rear flex pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,846 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed Front and Rear. (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too rear flex pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,687 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,422 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,845 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,845 miles

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust bracket corroded, away from the exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,652 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,770 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,725 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,262 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ONJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU56 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

CU56 ONJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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