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TT52 LEX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,745 mi
Last recorded203,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT52 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 203,745 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Fail 31 May 2019 203,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, ball joint dust cover split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limit ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 185,948 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray insecure but unlikely to become detached

Fail 24 May 2018 185,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under tray insecure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 26 May 2017 175,993 miles

Offside front wheel has been welded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rattles from steering rack

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays obscuring components

Fail 17 May 2017 175,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wheel has been welded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rattles from steering rack

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays obscuring components

Pass 27 May 2016 161,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 160,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 147,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 141,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 124,003 miles

strong advise both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm recomend change

Fail 2 Jul 2013 123,857 miles

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

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

noise from nearside front on steering

strong advise both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm recomend change

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,939 miles

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

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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TT52 LEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TT52 LEX, 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 TT52 LEX registered?

TT52 LEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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