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WG56 EJK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,282 mi
Last recorded155,282 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 EJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 155,282 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))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 154,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 137,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,672 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 135,667 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 108,597 miles

pad warning light

Fail 28 Jul 2014 108,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

pad warning light

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,111 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 88,063 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 87,384 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,134 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,766 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2009 41,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

undercovers fitted

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 EJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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