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B16 GWP

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

199,063 mi
Last recorded199,063 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 199,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 182,249 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 182,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 174,799 miles

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

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

Nearside repeater damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 258,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,848 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,128 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 125,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,603 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,704 miles

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

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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B16 GWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B16 GWP, 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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B16 GWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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