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LG56 XCA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,200 mi
Last recorded65,200 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 XCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,408 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyre valves deteriorated

rear tyre valves deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyre valves deteriorated

rear tyre valves deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyre valves deteriorated

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyre valves deteriorated

suspension warning light on dash

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,424 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,359 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,610 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,439 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 22,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near side rear tyre has nail in edge of tyre

wheel in boot has x3 puntures

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,559 miles

Offside Front 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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LG56 XCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LG56 XCA, 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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LG56 XCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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