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VX56 AEM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,712 mi
Last recorded127,712 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,712 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 127,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,410 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 122,408 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Oil leak ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,516 miles

oil all around the front of the engine, and all around the under tray

Fail 26 Nov 2013 94,516 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil all around the front of the engine, and all around the under tray

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,235 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cracked sidewall o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009

numerous minor chips in windscreen

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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VX56 AEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX56 AEM, 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 VX56 AEM registered?

VX56 AEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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