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SA56 GXV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,806 mi
Last recorded185,806 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 185,806 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 17 Aug 2020 185,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated coupling to final drive (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded suspected broken spring please check with wheel off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2019 162,149 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 2 Sep 2019 162,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Sep 2018 138,427 miles

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

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 113,642 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,249 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 3 Sep 2016 90,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower inner arm outer ball joint play (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted throughout

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,751 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,035 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 GXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA56 GXV, 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 GXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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