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BD53 CLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,505 mi
Last recorded43,505 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 43,505 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2026 43,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,356 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2023 40,356 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 36,834 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,552 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,303 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 31,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 26,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 19,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,221 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 19,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,849 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 15,826 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 15,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 15,244 miles

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 15,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,726 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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BD53 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD53 CLS, 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 BD53 CLS registered?

BD53 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BD53 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 CLS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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