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AV06 HJF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 HJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 119,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 110,029 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,545 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 98,542 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 95,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 91,057 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,583 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 80,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,453 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 73,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 66,814 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,981 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 58,979 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDERS

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,128 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,089 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,191 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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AV06 HJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV06 HJF, 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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AV06 HJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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