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SH56 PHN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,059 mi
Last recorded49,059 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 PHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,059 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 49,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SH56 PHN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SH56 PHN, 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 SH56 PHN registered?

SH56 PHN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is SH56 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 PHN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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