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S55 KGD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,106 mi
Last recorded87,106 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 KGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 87,106 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,310 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 80,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2023 80,051 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2022 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp starting to fracture (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake not very effective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,619 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 12 Mar 2021 68,619 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,074 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 57,530 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,668 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,995 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,371 miles

both front discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 43,371 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,604 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 30,604 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 23,653 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 22,104 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,104 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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S55 KGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S55 KGD, 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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S55 KGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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