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HW56 ELC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,537 mi
Last recorded130,537 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 130,537 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 21 Nov 2020 129,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 122,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,730 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 113,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Replace disks with pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,345 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,341 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator repeater lens in wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,026 miles

Advise Full Underbody Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,308 miles

front road wheel buckled..wear front discs

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,308 miles

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

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

front road wheel buckled..wear front discs

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,324 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,393 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 68,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,984 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,348 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,235 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,611 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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HW56 ELC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HW56 ELC, 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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HW56 ELC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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