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VFZ 5517

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,716 mi
Last recorded167,716 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 5517
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 167,716 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 167,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,360 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 159 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Jul 2017 134,553 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Jul 2016 126,218 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 126,218 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,720 miles

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

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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VFZ 5517 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFZ 5517, 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 VFZ 5517 registered?

VFZ 5517 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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