MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,154 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Covers fitted obscuring some areas / component
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Covers fitted obscuring some areas / component
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
Covers fitted obscuring some areas / component
Fuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
Covers fitted obscuring some areas / components
Fuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
Covers fitted obscuring some areas / components
Fuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering inner joint(s)
brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down
covers fitted obscuring some areas / components
slight play In front wheel bearings
Front brake imbalance close to maximum limits
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine cover fitted preventing access/inspection of components
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
tyre run flat message illuminated
under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake imbalance very close to maximum limits
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine cover fitted preventing access/inspection of components
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
tyre run flat indicator message illuminated
under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components
tyre run flat indicator message iluminated
Engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted
Fuel smell under bonnet *Strong Advise*
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
right rear exhaust bracket broken
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
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ESU 740 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 ESU 740, 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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ESU 740 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2006.
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