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NU56 LYD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,549 mi
Last recorded168,549 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 LYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 168,549 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under covers preventing full inspection of under body

Pass 4 May 2019 164,481 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 May 2019 164,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Front rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,570 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 150,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 136,848 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,012 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 111,002 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,865 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,010 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Nearside front tyre has cut in side wall.

Offside front tyre has a nail in.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,559 miles

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

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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NU56 LYD 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 73.3%.

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 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 NU56 LYD, 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 NU56 LYD registered?

NU56 LYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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