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DN55 DXS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 DXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,683 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 90,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,557 miles

2 rear exhaust hangers broken

brake warning light on

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,873 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service brake warning lamp indicate fault

Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,251 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service brake warning lamp indicate fault

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,641 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel is for rear axle use only

small cuts to side walls of both rear tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,380 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2010 34,325 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,860 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 24,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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DN55 DXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DN55 DXS, 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 DN55 DXS registered?

DN55 DXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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