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DE56 XRA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 121,280 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

glow plug light on

windscreen damage outside zone a

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,377 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,282 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,411 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,411 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,716 miles

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

Noisey/dry balljoint nearside lower front

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Noisey/dry balljoint nearside lower front

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,959 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,543 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,916 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 XRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 DE56 XRA, 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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DE56 XRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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