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GR55 XXB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,480 mi
Last recorded169,480 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 169,480 miles

advise slight play in n/s front track end

Fail 29 Mar 2018 169,480 miles

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

advise slight play in n/s front track end

Pass 10 Apr 2017 248,984 miles

damage to o/s/r

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,721 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,147 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 127,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,385 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 104,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,324 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing edegs

offside rear tyre wearing edges

unable to fully inspect under body due to covers

unable to see all brake pipes due to covers

unable to see front brake pads fully though wheels

unable to see rear brake pads fully though wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,535 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,535 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,044 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre has low tread on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 75,044 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre has low tread on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 61,945 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,957 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder severely cracked

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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GR55 XXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GR55 XXB, 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 GR55 XXB registered?

GR55 XXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is GR55 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 XXB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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