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SG56 HBE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,370 mi
Last recorded149,370 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 149,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 147,226 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 139,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,439 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,056 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 90,984 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,037 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,559 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,142 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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SG56 HBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG56 HBE, 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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What year was SG56 HBE registered?

SG56 HBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SG56 HBE safe to buy?

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