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B14 LEY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Gold Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,508 mi
Last recorded94,508 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 LEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

belly shields/ under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

belly shields / under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,697 miles

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

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

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

Under body shields fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 88,941 miles

Under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 83,705 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 76,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,013 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 74,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 68,932 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear discs.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,444 miles

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

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

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,604 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under body shields fitted.

Fail 11 Mar 2017 59,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,925 miles

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

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

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

Under body shields fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under body shields fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,688 miles

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,304 miles

electronic measuring device fitted - unable to check oil temperature

emissions reading very low - analiser unable to record results

full underbody shields fitted

tested under wet conditions

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,011 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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B14 LEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Gold with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B14 LEY, 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 B14 LEY registered?

B14 LEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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The MOT history for B14 LEY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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