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EF56 UCO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,726 mi
Last recorded133,726 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 UCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 133,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 133,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,809 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,805 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,139 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 114,014 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 103,628 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offsidefront wheel bearing has very slight top to bottom play.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,628 miles

offsidefront wheel bearing has very slight top to bottom play.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,909 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,854 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 63,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,858 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 51,812 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,692 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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EF56 UCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 EF56 UCO, 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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EF56 UCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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