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MF56 ODU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 ODU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 132,913 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2018 132,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,724 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,012 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 50,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,221 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 40,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,132 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 30,132 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MF56 ODU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 MF56 ODU, 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 MF56 ODU registered?

MF56 ODU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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