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A8 SAN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,372 mi
Last recorded83,372 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl74,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 81,710 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,068 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,100 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,813 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 69,813 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 63,707 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 63,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,838 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 5 Dec 2014 55,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Dec 2013 52,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,822 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,921 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 42,607 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,607 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

unable to check steering brake master suspension top mounts due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,776 miles

unable to check steering brake master suspension top mounts due to covers fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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A8 SAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 74,489 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 SAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 SAN registered?

A8 SAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is A8 SAN safe to buy?

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