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ARA 423A

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,627 mi
Last recorded117,627 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 423A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 117,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 117,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 111,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 111,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,063 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 104,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,291 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 103,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 / 40 r 18 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge-just legal

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,271 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges & cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2017 99,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,375 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,104 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 93,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,831 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,910 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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ARA 423A is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol 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 ARA 423A, 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 ARA 423A registered?

ARA 423A is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ARA 423A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 423A shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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