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BD06 JRU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,793 mi
Last recorded118,793 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 JRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,793 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 2025 111,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 105,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 105,375 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both affected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 3 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 92,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,827 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 68,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,017 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fited not allowing full inspection

wipers not working on int.setting

rev and engine temp meters obscured by ornament

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fited not allowing full inspection

wipers not working on int.setting

rev and engine temp meters obscured by ornament

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Front castor arm bushes starting to split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

wipers judder across screen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,889 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,476 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Fail 27 May 2009 24,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 24,411 miles

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

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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BD06 JRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD06 JRU, 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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BD06 JRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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