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VF55 XRA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,992 mi
Last recorded115,992 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,992 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front suspension creak- unsure of which part

Fail 15 Oct 2020 115,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front suspension creak- unsure of which part

Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,838 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,118 miles

Both intermediate exhaust pipes - mountings corroded through and detached

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides- offside has the most play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 105,118 miles

Both intermediate exhaust pipes - mountings corroded through and detached

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides- offside has the most play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,335 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Exhaust clamp broken

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 66,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,554 miles

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,289 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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VF55 XRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF55 XRA, 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 VF55 XRA registered?

VF55 XRA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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