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L12 NKO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,496 mi
Last recorded108,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 108,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 108,496 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 99,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/18 99Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is out of shape 275/35/18 99Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 91,828 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,757 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,757 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,762 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,962 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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L12 NKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L12 NKO, 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 L12 NKO registered?

L12 NKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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