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WU56 UGY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,095 mi
Last recorded189,095 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 UGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 189,095 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 282,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 165,506 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 165,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 135,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,797 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 119,521 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 110,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 110,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 105,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,749 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 95,744 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,043 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,729 miles

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

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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WU56 UGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU56 UGY, 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 WU56 UGY registered?

WU56 UGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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