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LX55 KFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,682 mi
Last recorded81,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear reg plates held on with cable ties

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

correctly formed front and rear reg plates fitted with cable ties

Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,484 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

correctly formed front and rear reg plates fitted with cable ties

Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,326 miles

Front and Rear number plates secured/cable tied to original number plates. Unable to see original number plates secured to vehicle..............

Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,565 miles

Front & rear number plates are held on with temporary fixings (plastic ties)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,048 miles

it is VOSA's judgement that the cable ties used to attach the front and rear registration plates to this vehicle are an acceptable method

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,983 miles

front and rear number plates secured with cable ties ok at time of retest

Fail 9 Dec 2008 21,979 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LX55 KFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX55 KFJ, 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 LX55 KFJ registered?

LX55 KFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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