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J5 SGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,230 mi
Last recorded170,230 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 SGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 170,230 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 165,848 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 149,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,656 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 105,255 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 105,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,895 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm/low on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009

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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J5 SGJ 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 88.9%.

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 J5 SGJ, 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 J5 SGJ registered?

J5 SGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is J5 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 SGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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