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LX06 MXP

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,035 mi
Last recorded158,035 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 MXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 158,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 148,774 miles

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

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

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 21 Dec 2016 146,626 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mid section mounts broken. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery light illuminated on dash.

Child seat fitted to OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Coolant reservoir loose.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR inner wing splash guards damaged and loose.

Oil leak.

Power steering noisy. Power steering fluid level on minimum.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn/heat spots across faces. (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 131,624 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 131,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,663 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 104,589 miles

Battery warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,355 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 91,981 miles

Screw lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 86,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 86,756 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,594 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,210 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,998 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall.

there are a number of chips in the windscreen.

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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LX06 MXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX06 MXP, 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 LX06 MXP registered?

LX06 MXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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