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KR55 XKC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,864 mi
Last recorded161,864 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 161,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 161,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 146,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,271 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,721 miles

emissions to clean to measure

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2015 103,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,959 miles

1 x rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,959 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

1 x rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 81,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,959 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 75,959 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,586 miles

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

offside front tyre inner tread worn

Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,586 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner tread worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,226 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,500 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,692 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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KR55 XKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR55 XKC, 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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KR55 XKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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