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S55 WGA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,630 mi
Last recorded126,630 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 WGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,630 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 126,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,906 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge

Emissions test was carried out but no readings were measured

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance is low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,941 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 96,154 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,898 miles

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

parking brake within limit, require adjstment or repair.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 82,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,232 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,336 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 WGA 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 64.3%.

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 S55 WGA, 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 WGA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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