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BF06 VAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,254 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 76,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,973 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,189 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,639 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,429 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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BF06 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BF06 VAA, 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 BF06 VAA registered?

BF06 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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