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VU56 JFN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

272,436 mi
Last recorded272,436 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 JFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 272,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 268,929 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 268,911 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 255,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,300 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 149,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,143 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 108,217 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 92,836 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,218 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2011 50,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,136 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 39,135 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on limit...POOR

Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 JFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

VU56 JFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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