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RO56 VTC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,130 mi
Last recorded182,130 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 182,130 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 167,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 160,410 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 160,410 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 158,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 155,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 138,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,978 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 109,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 109,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2012 90,150 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,845 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 46,286 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 46,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,826 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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RO56 VTC 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 RO56 VTC, 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 RO56 VTC registered?

RO56 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RO56 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 VTC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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