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9 MZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,828 mi
Last recorded113,828 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 MZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,828 miles

Undertrays and Sideskirts fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,288 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

tested in wet conditions. undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 106,148 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 97,404 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 93,357 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower back inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

fan belt has cracks

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2016 63,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine cover fitted

fan belt has cracks

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 48,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 28,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 28,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,577 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,091 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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9 MZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 9 MZ, 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 9 MZ registered?

9 MZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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