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SD56 NLY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 156,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 156,368 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 155,830 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead rim fractured at old repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre to front pipe flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front undertrays damaged and insecure

Nearside Rear tyre fitted inner sidewall to outer 285/35R19

Nearside number plate lamp partially obscured by rear view camera

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and tape repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust stabiliser mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust emissions close to manufacturers plated limits

run-flat and non run-flat fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,327 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre mount brackets missing from pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear pipe exhaust flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside registration plate lamp obscured by rear view camera

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and tape repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to zone "B" under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

run-flat tyres and non run-flat tyres mixed on vehicle

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Mar 2022 148,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre mount brackets missing from pipework (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear pipe exhaust flange broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside registration plate lamp obscured by rear view camera

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and tape repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 285/30R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to zone "B" under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

run-flat tyres and non run-flat tyres mixed on vehicle

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 139,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 130,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 130,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust pipe missing two hangers

under trays damaged and loose

Pass 4 Jan 2019 123,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 117,220 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 117,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside registration plate lamp illumination of registration plate just acceptable

Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,169 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,432 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,288 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,535 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

park brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,418 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades worn

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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SD56 NLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 SD56 NLY, 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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SD56 NLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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