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S12 LCA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 LCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 140,404 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,063 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,681 miles

Engine and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,577 miles

all tyres

near side front lower front ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,401 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,960 miles

serious oil leak

nearside rear coil spring corroded

service overdue indicator on

Fail 16 Nov 2015 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

serious oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,849 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 38,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 28,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,262 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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S12 LCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S12 LCA, 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 S12 LCA registered?

S12 LCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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