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KG56 KWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 KWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 117,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 117,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 112,301 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Nearside side repeater damaged, exposed to weather

Offside Front tyre distorted

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

Pass 1 May 2019 105,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 102,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 10 May 2018 102,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 101,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,515 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 96,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 76,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 62,972 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,742 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,126 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,023 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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KG56 KWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG56 KWZ, 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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KG56 KWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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