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A1 JHX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,387 mi
Last recorded89,387 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 84,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 77,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 73,203 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,492 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 67,229 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,311 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,803 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS A CHUNK OUT OF SIDE WALL, NO CORDS SHOWING

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,789 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,784 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length both (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,472 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,199 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,208 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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A1 JHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A1 JHX, 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 A1 JHX registered?

A1 JHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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