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AF06 EXB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,009 mi
Last recorded137,009 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 137,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 127,700 miles

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2022 127,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective nearside/offside rear mounts rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 123,587 miles

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2020 120,976 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

slight run flat damage to nearside front tyre,inner sidewall

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,507 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,470 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside.

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,616 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,177 miles

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

n/s/r exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,760 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 42,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,826 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,091 miles

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

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

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 EXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

AF06 EXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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