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GU56 JZF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,322 mi
Last recorded165,322 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 JZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 165,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 152,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (F/F) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 152,236 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (F/R) Noisy. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both Sides rear Exhaust mounts missing due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 144,658 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm ball joint has slight lpay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flex hose to caliper starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flex hose to caliper starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket under diff has come adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 144,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Suspension arm ball joint is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm ball joint has slight lpay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Flex hose to caliper starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flex hose to caliper starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket under diff has come adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 23 Oct 2017 136,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,584 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,870 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Nov 2015 111,870 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2014 92,065 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 92,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,179 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 62,339 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 62,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,205 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,592 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,837 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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GU56 JZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GU56 JZF, 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 GU56 JZF registered?

GU56 JZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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