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DX56 KBE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,894 mi
Last recorded155,894 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 155,894 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 151,549 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,331 miles

All tyres are wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 233,854 miles

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

All tyres are wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 144,960 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge and slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on inner tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,745 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,911 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 37,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,031 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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DX56 KBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DX56 KBE, 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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DX56 KBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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