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HV56 OKF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 OKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 114,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,738 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2017 111,738 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 106,392 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,121 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,187 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,761 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,004 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES

INSPECTION COVERS FITTED ABOVE AND BELOW VEHICLE

N/S/F AND O/S/F ROAD WHEELS REPAIRED BY WELD

Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES

INSPECTION COVERS FITTED ABOVE AND BELOW VEHICLE

N/S/F AND O/S/F ROAD WHEELS REPAIRED BY WELD

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,603 miles

Both front tyres bald on inside edges

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 14,668 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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HV56 OKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV56 OKF, 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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HV56 OKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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