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OV56 KLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,326 mi
Last recorded111,326 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,326 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 111,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,915 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,848 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged.

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside headlamp damaged.

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2016 101,773 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 101,773 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed and outer (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,738 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,663 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 95,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 88,059 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 77,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 62,604 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,604 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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OV56 KLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV56 KLS, 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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OV56 KLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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