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DE56 ERO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

290,422 mi
Last recorded290,422 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ERO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 290,422 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 262,024 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 214,068 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 196,399 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 196,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front TCA Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 178,245 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 157,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 137,260 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 116,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 116,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,414 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner tread below 1.6mm.[bald]

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 83,960 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,246 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,918 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 41,918 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,581 miles

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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DE56 ERO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 DE56 ERO, 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 DE56 ERO registered?

DE56 ERO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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