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LD55 FKW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,437 mi
Last recorded100,437 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,437 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,058 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,430 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 92,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 91,028 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,770 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,770 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,105 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 83,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal rubber wearing

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,869 miles

Engine running rough when left idling.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 77,799 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine running rough when left idling.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,319 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,116 miles

O/S/R spring snapped

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cut in N/S/F tyre side wall - not to cords

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,174 miles

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

mono belt cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2012 58,174 miles

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

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

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

mono belt cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,005 miles

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,837 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,880 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,880 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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LD55 FKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LD55 FKW, 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 LD55 FKW registered?

LD55 FKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is LD55 FKW safe to buy?

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