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RV56 PXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,436 mi
Last recorded162,436 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 162,436 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 147,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 140,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner has a slight cut

Fail 6 Feb 2018 140,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner has a slight cut

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,666 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 132,493 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,706 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 123,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,241 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 102,754 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,239 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,098 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 PXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RV56 PXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 PXA registered?

RV56 PXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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