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J2 ESL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,550 mi
Last recorded180,550 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 ESL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 180,550 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 180,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 154,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the side wall unable to see cords

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 135,573 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 72,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,687 miles

both rear tyres now down to 3mm and inner edges worn

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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J2 ESL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J2 ESL, 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 J2 ESL registered?

J2 ESL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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