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AM54 SHM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,575 mi
Last recorded141,575 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 SHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 141,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 135,740 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 129,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 111,855 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 107,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,442 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 103,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 98,270 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 98,110 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,926 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,591 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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)

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,590 miles

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

Front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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)

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,083 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,584 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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AM54 SHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 AM54 SHM, 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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AM54 SHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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