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WG56 EHX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,814 mi
Last recorded105,814 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,814 miles

Both rear tyres down to tread limit

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,675 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 103,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure marked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,243 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Aug 2018 100,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,746 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine covers and undertyrays fitted

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,853 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 11,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 51,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,504 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

tracking is out

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,990 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,066 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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WG56 EHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG56 EHX, 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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WG56 EHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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