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EF56 RNV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,070 mi
Last recorded96,070 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,070 miles

Under trays fitted obstructing components/ Brake and fuel lines corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 80,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 80,018 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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 22 Mar 2017 64,590 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,545 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,613 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 24,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,920 miles

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

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)

Offside Front 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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EF56 RNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF56 RNV, 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 EF56 RNV registered?

EF56 RNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is EF56 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 RNV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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