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CU56 TLK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,861 mi
Last recorded143,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,861 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 136,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 117,022 miles

underguards fitted various items greased

Fail 8 Jan 2021 117,022 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 117,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 16 May 2017 113,177 miles

All four tyres have worn unevenly on inside edges and have split on inner sidewalls.

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc lipped

Offside Front brake disc lipped

Pass 6 Sep 2014 80,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 80,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,829 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 35,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 TLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol 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 CU56 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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