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SA56 FWT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

241,007 mi
Last recorded241,007 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 FWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 241,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 143,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,969 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 129,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 129,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 125,255 miles

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 25 Feb 2020 125,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,850 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2019 118,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside All position lamps not working Side (4.2.1 (a))

Handbrake just met requirements

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,008 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,388 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

wipers smearing slighly

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

injector leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

injector leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2013 66,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,467 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,161 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,851 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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SA56 FWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA56 FWT, 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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SA56 FWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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