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HV56 WTX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

235,964 mi
Last recorded235,964 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 WTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 235,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 235,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 226,378 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has a crack on the left hand side not in drivers view

Pass 2 Jul 2017 346,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 315,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 276,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 141,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake hose damp around rubber cover tube

Pass 15 Jun 2013 123,448 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,128 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,407 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 WTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HV56 WTX, 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 HV56 WTX registered?

HV56 WTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HV56 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 WTX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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