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LJ56 LFU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,732 mi
Last recorded125,732 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 LFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,732 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 125,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,350 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,467 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 101,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,722 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,720 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,036 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,865 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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LJ56 LFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ56 LFU, 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 LJ56 LFU registered?

LJ56 LFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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