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BE06 KAT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

316,337 mi
Last recorded316,337 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE06 KAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 316,337 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 175,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 171,823 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 171,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 153,015 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S TYRE SIDEWALL

Fail 29 Sep 2020 152,844 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE N/S TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,902 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 142,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,028 miles

2 SMALL CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE BUT NOT TO CHORDS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,022 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKETS MISSING FROM EXHAUST BOTH REAR (7.1.1)

2 SMALL CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE BUT NOT TO CHORDS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 15 Oct 2016 102,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 85,551 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,614 miles

Glow plug light on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,224 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 23,203 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,203 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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BE06 KAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel 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 BE06 KAT, 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 BE06 KAT registered?

BE06 KAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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