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DU56 WJM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,705 mi
Last recorded125,705 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 115,299 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 115,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 109,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,921 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,261 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed continental 245/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,954 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,954 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres worn inner edges close to cords

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,363 miles

o\s\r tyre has side wall damage

Fail 28 Apr 2011 58,363 miles

Nearside 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)

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

o\s\r tyre has side wall damage

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DU56 WJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU56 WJM, 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 DU56 WJM registered?

DU56 WJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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