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LR56 OVC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,881 mi
Last recorded87,881 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 OVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 87,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 87,875 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,190 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,610 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,115 miles

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

danglers on mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,132 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 56,132 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn round inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a cut to sidewall but not to cord

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,193 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,546 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,373 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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LR56 OVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR56 OVC, 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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LR56 OVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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