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LUI 1400

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 1400
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,515 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Risk of fire, oil dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall split (cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp beam pattern is poor

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim repair carried out (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer void bush in hub marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim repair carried out (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,491 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 91,416 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 79,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,362 miles

both front tyre inner edges going bald

Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyre inner edges going bald

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear tyres have cuts on a side wall

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Nov 2010 38,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,657 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,657 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LUI 1400 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc 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 LUI 1400, 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 LUI 1400 registered?

LUI 1400 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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