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GV56 KMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,740 mi
Last recorded153,740 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 KMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 153,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 153,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 146,080 miles

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

Oil leak on engine ()

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2016 139,285 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 125,128 miles

Emission tested was too clean

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,695 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 122,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 116,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,186 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 108,487 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 108,487 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 95,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 80,872 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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GV56 KMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV56 KMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV56 KMJ registered?

GV56 KMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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