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2488 UK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,015 mi
Last recorded87,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2488 UK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 87,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,610 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 85,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 83,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,663 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 68,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 68,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,674 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 61,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 60,554 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 53,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 May 2014 48,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,302 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 41,738 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,876 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,011 miles

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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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2488 UK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 2488 UK, 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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2488 UK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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