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WG56 OPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 128,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,693 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 117,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 117,420 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,735 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 107,735 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,263 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,263 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,712 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2016 92,850 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 92,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 73,443 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 65,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,421 miles

The O/S/R tyre has 3mm of tread depth and is perrished. Several of the tyres have small cuts in the side wall.

There is a crack in the N/S/R silencer.

Wear noted on the front and rear brake discs. The front brake pads are aprox 80% worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,891 miles

osr condotion of tyre wall pls check

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 OPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

WG56 OPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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