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OU56 ECT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,808 mi
Last recorded133,808 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ECT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 133,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,851 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 129,851 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 119,450 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 110,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,721 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 103,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner

Fail 13 Aug 2014 97,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,441 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,677 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,971 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OU56 ECT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU56 ECT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU56 ECT registered?

OU56 ECT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is OU56 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 ECT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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