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GX55 OBM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,330 mi
Last recorded82,330 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 OBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,331 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 69,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,707 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 51,929 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 47,449 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 47,449 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,726 miles

0/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn low on inside edges.

Pass 27 May 2011 35,012 miles

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

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

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

unab le to test all steering/ brake/ suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,017 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,242 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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GX55 OBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX55 OBM, 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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GX55 OBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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