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VU56 JDZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,359 mi
Last recorded92,359 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 JDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2017 92,359 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside main Brake pipe(s) corroded

Two Broken Exhaust mountings

Fail 18 Feb 2017 92,357 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside main brake pipe corroded

two broken exhaust mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2016 83,360 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside main brake pipe corroded by rear flex union

Fail 13 Feb 2016 83,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside main brake pipe corroded by rear flex union

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,239 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,532 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 59,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,169 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,497 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 21,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VU56 JDZ 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 61.5%.

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 VU56 JDZ, 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 VU56 JDZ registered?

VU56 JDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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