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GXZ 8656

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXZ 8656
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 83,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,919 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 75,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,863 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,502 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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GXZ 8656 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXZ 8656, 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 GXZ 8656 registered?

GXZ 8656 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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