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NEZ 5653

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,713 mi
Last recorded191,713 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 5653
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 191,713 miles

both rear tyres wearing edge

dust covers poor

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing inner

Fail 29 Mar 2018 191,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing edge

dust covers poor

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing inner

Pass 11 Mar 2017 177,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer side wall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 177,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer side wall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 163,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

battery light on

brake pad warning light on

heavy rust offside front to rear brake pipe at rear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 163,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure nut missing from lower securing bolt (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

battery light on

brake pad tell tale wire not connected

brake pad warning light on

heavy rust offside front to rear brake pipe at rear

Pass 9 Jan 2015 151,771 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Rear coil springs have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2015 151,769 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Rear coil springs have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 115,466 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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NEZ 5653 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NEZ 5653, 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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NEZ 5653 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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