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RX56 BHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,743 mi
Last recorded97,743 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 97,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,808 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,749 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 73,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,933 miles

N/S/R tyre worn in centre of tread

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

O/S/R tyre worn in centre of tread

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,663 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn in centre of tread

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

O/S/R tyre worn in centre of tread

Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 39,577 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,377 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 23,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,136 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,663 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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RX56 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RX56 BHJ, 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 RX56 BHJ registered?

RX56 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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