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EJ56 KKO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,423 mi
Last recorded140,423 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 129,518 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve surface (4.2.B.1a)

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

emits slight smoke on idle.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 129,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve surface (4.2.B.1a)

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

emits slight smoke on idle.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 119,764 miles

front brake disc scored

Fail 21 Jan 2015 119,615 miles

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

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

front brake disc scored

Pass 28 Jan 2014 112,103 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 112,073 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,824 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,425 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully check fuel,brake pipes , rear top shock absorbers mountings , brake master clyinder owing to covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully check fuel,brake pipes , rear top shock absorbers mountings , brake master clyinder owing to covers fitted

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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EJ56 KKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ56 KKO, 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 EJ56 KKO registered?

EJ56 KKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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