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LK56 HVA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,260 mi
Last recorded127,260 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 HVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 127,253 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 124,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,738 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 121,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,149 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,499 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2016 102,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 90,605 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 81,519 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre distorted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,667 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 73,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,866 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 56,362 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 40,541 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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LK56 HVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK56 HVA, 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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LK56 HVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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