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LK56 LYS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,936 mi
Last recorded81,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,813 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 78,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 74,246 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Rear side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,251 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jun 2017 67,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn

o/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,795 miles

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

both sides front brake discs worn

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 49,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 49,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes are worn

Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes are worn

Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,326 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 15,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,759 miles

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

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)

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 LYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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