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HK56 MHK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

158,004 mi
Last recorded158,004 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 MHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 158,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 144,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres all-round worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2022 133,987 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 118,867 miles

Front Could not assess front pads have advised presenter

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,867 miles

Front Could not assess front pads have advised presenter

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,965 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 91,500 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,873 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,445 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,927 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,830 miles

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

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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HK56 MHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HK56 MHK, 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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HK56 MHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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