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BF06 UZW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,400 mi
Last recorded151,400 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 UZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 151,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 151,260 miles

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 151,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light damaged

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 143,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 132,415 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 114,606 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,012 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 82,012 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,702 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight cracking on inner wall but not showing cords

Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,702 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres slightly cracked on inner walls but not showing cords

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,000 miles

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

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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BF06 UZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF06 UZW, 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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BF06 UZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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