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MX56 ZKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,549 mi
Last recorded154,549 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 ZKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 154,549 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 154,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 153,984 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 147,440 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 147,411 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2x brackets broken on offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 137,982 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 127,783 miles

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

corrosion to front/rear/offside/nearside brake pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,726 miles

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

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

corrosion to front/rear/offside/nearside brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,521 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,090 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,998 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,356 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 96,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2011 76,241 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,775 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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MX56 ZKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MX56 ZKJ, 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 MX56 ZKJ registered?

MX56 ZKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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