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WJ56 PGV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,577 mi
Last recorded185,577 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 PGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 185,577 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 185,577 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2022 185,529 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 177,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 169,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 169,944 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,081 miles

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 into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

coil light flashing on dash

Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,443 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 134,456 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,073 miles

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

emits a smokey haze

engine covers fitted

under guards fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 122,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear hub fit balljoint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear hub fit balljoint (2.5.A.1c)

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

emits a smokey haze

engine covers fitted

under guards fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,169 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 85,843 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,175 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 48,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,633 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged close to cords

Pass 29 May 2009 19,945 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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WJ56 PGV 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 WJ56 PGV, 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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WJ56 PGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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