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GF56 XZA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,470 mi
Last recorded152,470 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 XZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 152,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 143,345 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 143,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 132,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,196 miles

nearside front tryrte outer wall split but not showing fibres

some play nearside front < rear > lower suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,956 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,313 miles

front discs lipped slightly

front pads 75/80% worn

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,531 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

rear exhaust bracket broken (but does not effect the security of the exhaust)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 68,128 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on both edges

offside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,442 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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GF56 XZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF56 XZA, 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 GF56 XZA registered?

GF56 XZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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