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WG56 EJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,364 mi
Last recorded94,364 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,364 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 94,364 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,737 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 93,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,455 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,127 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2014 65,399 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,742 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 55,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 47,883 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 EJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WG56 EJJ, 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 WG56 EJJ registered?

WG56 EJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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