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OV56 KNY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,996 mi
Last recorded155,996 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 155,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 155,996 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 122,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,279 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2016 66,934 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge, attention soon.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded at base of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge, attention soon.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at base of spring. (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 58,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,154 miles

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

cover fitted over brake fluid

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

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 KNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV56 KNY, 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 OV56 KNY registered?

OV56 KNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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