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RV56 LBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,653 mi
Last recorded184,653 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 184,653 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Not correctly located (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 184,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Not correctly located (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 163,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 163,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 139,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,572 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 99,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,196 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 3 Nov 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,848 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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RV56 LBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV56 LBZ, 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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RV56 LBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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