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LK56 LXU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

241,368 mi
Last recorded241,368 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 241,368 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 241,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 142,640 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 142,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 139,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,885 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 27 Feb 2017 126,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 126,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 123,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 120,638 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 102,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,216 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 88,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,543 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,542 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,680 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LK56 LXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK56 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

LK56 LXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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