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WH55 BKA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,567 mi
Last recorded159,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH55 BKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 159,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion near n/s/f and o/s/f machpherson strut mounting areas

Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,915 miles

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

corrosion near n/s/f strut area

slight corrosion on o/s/f strut area (when view from outer wheel)

Fail 20 Jan 2022 150,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

corrosion near n/s/f strut area

slight corrosion on o/s/f strut area (when view from outer wheel)

Pass 20 Jan 2021 144,491 miles

possible injector leak = chugging

Pass 22 Jul 2019 135,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 128,904 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,969 miles

Some exhaust mounting brackets missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,624 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,620 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 91,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,720 miles

O/S/R Exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,720 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S/R Exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,066 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 83,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,266 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,079 miles

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

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 13 Jan 2010 48,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,470 miles

front brake pads low

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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WH55 BKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WH55 BKA, 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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WH55 BKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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