MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
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
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)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
park brake binding slightly
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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