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AP06 BHW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,382 mi
Last recorded122,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 122,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front and rear door damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 104,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,912 miles

Nearside Front and rear door damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 82,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,881 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,152 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2018 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre inner edges worn

Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,475 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,515 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,653 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,653 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,805 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,844 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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AP06 BHW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP06 BHW, 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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AP06 BHW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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