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AF06 CFV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,603 mi
Last recorded115,603 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 CFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 115,603 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Fail 22 Jul 2026 115,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 107,068 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,136 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 99,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,831 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f/ o/s/r tyre walls light cracking

Fail 27 Jul 2023 90,771 miles

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

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f o/s/f/ o/s/r tyre walls light cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 87,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,714 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 84,125 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,399 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,411 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,994 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF06 CFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF06 CFV, 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 AF06 CFV registered?

AF06 CFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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