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PE56 SXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,380 mi
Last recorded182,380 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 SXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 182,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly scuffed on (outer) edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on (inner) edge

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 179,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 168,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 164,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 157,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 148,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre run off on inner edge

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Jun 2016 148,726 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre run off on inner edge

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Oil leak all under body from front to rear & close to brake disc on o/s/f ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 134,199 miles

Front oil leak from engine area

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

under trays fitted unable to inspect all components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 133,849 miles

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

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

Front oil leak from engine area

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted unable to inspect all components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,924 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,489 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,068 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,385 miles

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

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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PE56 SXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PE56 SXA, 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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PE56 SXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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