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VX56 UCG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,504 mi
Last recorded136,504 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,504 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 136,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 123,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 123,608 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine crankshaft pully running out of alinement

Pass 18 Jul 2020 117,851 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 117,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 109,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 109,167 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,408 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,531 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 73,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,908 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,689 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 42,688 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

offside rear tyre inner edge badly scrubbed

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,734 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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VX56 UCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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