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WG56 OSO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 OSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,148 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Emission control equipment obviously defective turbo pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,109 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 102,103 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,366 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,984 miles

park brake 17%

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,898 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,394 miles

Centre Rear plate insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,268 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,268 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,644 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,195 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 42,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,146 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 OSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

WG56 OSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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