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GU56 KAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,972 mi
Last recorded138,972 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 138,972 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,691 miles

rear tyres and o/s/f tyre worn and inner edges worn close to limits

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,396 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,877 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cuts on inside edge of offside front tyre

front wipers smearing windscreen

large wear lip on front brake disks

offside front tyre is bald on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Weep from diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2009 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

weep fron diff

O/S/F tyre has a split on side wall on the inside edge.

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 KAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU56 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

GU56 KAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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