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NU56 WBF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,499 mi
Last recorded116,499 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 WBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 116,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,186 miles

Note: Offside front tyre wall has deteriorated.

Note: Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring various underside components.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 105,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too clean to obtain a recorded measurement

Pass 16 Jan 2013 81,338 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 81,319 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Zero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

Fail 26 Jan 2012 73,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,455 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 2 Dec 2009 52,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

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 WBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NU56 WBF, 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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NU56 WBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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