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LK56 KYE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 KYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 157,071 miles

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

exhaust mountings slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2016 142,401 miles

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

brake pipes covered

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 126,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,090 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,353 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 121,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,414 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,708 miles

small split in nearside rear exhaust silencer.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,974 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 57,964 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,151 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 KYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 LK56 KYE, 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 LK56 KYE registered?

LK56 KYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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