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WF56 VUC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,868 mi
Last recorded145,868 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 145,868 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 137,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively inner edge only just passed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive a lot around under tray needs further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 137,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing excessively inner edge only just passed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive a lot around under tray needs further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 126,555 miles

Book in for thorough suspension check in close future. seems to be ever so slight play in O/S/F wheel

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted but has oil on it/ obstructing some engine components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front N/S and O/S tyre worn on inner edges

Central Rear Child seat fitted at rear x2 not allowing full inspections of rear belts

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 107,705 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s f steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine emissions to clean to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 29,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Nov 2009 21,734 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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WF56 VUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF56 VUC, 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 WF56 VUC registered?

WF56 VUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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