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X33 SCC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,878 mi
Last recorded141,878 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 SCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 141,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 127,446 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 127,446 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 119,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine undertray oily

rear tyres wearing close to limit 245/45 17W

Fail 4 Dec 2019 119,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine undertray oily

rear tyres wearing close to limit 245/45 17W

Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,271 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 98,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BULB FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,542 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 70,022 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,102 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 44,102 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,901 miles

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

Under tray covers are fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,295 miles

offside rear tyre is getting low on the tread

under cover trays are fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,596 miles

Personalised no. plates are fitted

Under tray covers are fitted

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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X33 SCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X33 SCC, 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 X33 SCC registered?

X33 SCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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