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285 WVX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests41 (34 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

121,338 mi
Last recorded121,338 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 WVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

34 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 121,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 138,456 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 118,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,781 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 115,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,230 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,075 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 111,075 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 110,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 95,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 109,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,134 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 90,123 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2019 108,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2019 84,526 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2018 107,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 107,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,707 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,134 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 100,949 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,292 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 56,284 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 22,811 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,018 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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285 WVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 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 285 WVX, 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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285 WVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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