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LV56 MZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 MZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 134,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 133,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 124,186 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,184 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected air spring fitted incorrectly fouling on body (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 111,495 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective leaking beneath vehicle, (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked has been welded in three places but is cracked through a welded repair!, (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting detached, (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking heavily under vehicle from behind undertrays!, (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,624 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,724 miles

nearside front tyre has low edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,099 miles

nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 13 Oct 2014 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,652 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,104 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 13,341 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,673 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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LV56 MZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV56 MZZ, 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 LV56 MZZ registered?

LV56 MZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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