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M555 KMA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,232 mi
Last recorded129,232 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 129,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 116,615 miles

Bonnet & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,045 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,742 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 97,742 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 88,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,427 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,748 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 50,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut side wall o/s/f

Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut side wall o/s/f

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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M555 KMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M555 KMA, 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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M555 KMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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