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WJ56 PHO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 PHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,351 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 133,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 125,574 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 110,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 110,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 80,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,961 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,961 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 86,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,290 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,864 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 PHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PHO, 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 WJ56 PHO registered?

WJ56 PHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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