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DF56 LZE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 LZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 148,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 136,841 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 136,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 209,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,879 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 121,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 , inner edges bald (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18, inner edge bald (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,959 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and under body covers fitted!!

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine and under body covers fitted!!

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 72,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,014 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,783 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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DF56 LZE 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 DF56 LZE, 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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DF56 LZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 September 2006.

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