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LJ55 OKN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,930 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 77,922 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside & nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (1.8)

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 77,900 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front tyres 0mm on inner edge.

OSF tyre multiple cuts on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 57,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 40,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 35,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,350 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 28,350 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LJ55 OKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ55 OKN, 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 LJ55 OKN registered?

LJ55 OKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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