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DK56 SSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,863 mi
Last recorded93,863 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 93,863 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2021 90,989 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,902 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Jun 2018 80,137 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 May 2017 74,781 miles

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

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

creaking noise from front suspension

Pass 19 May 2016 69,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 69,818 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2015 65,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 60,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 55,060 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,809 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 37,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,061 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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DK56 SSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK56 SSJ, 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 DK56 SSJ registered?

DK56 SSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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