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FH55 BKO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

117,681 mi
Last recorded117,681 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 BKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 115,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 104,643 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 104,639 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,087 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,377 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,692 miles

front brakes imbalanced

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,402 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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FH55 BKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FH55 BKO, 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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FH55 BKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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