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BG06 OYW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 159,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 159,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,491 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 145,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,132 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,252 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front wearing inner edge and perishing

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,252 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Front wearing inner edge and perishing

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen off and near (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,196 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Fail 29 Apr 2017 57,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 28 Dec 2015 56,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre tyre has slightly perished inner sidewall advise

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/rear tyre tyre has slightly perished inner sidewall advise

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,038 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,590 miles

FRONT TYRES HAVE MINOR DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS

Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,587 miles

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

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

FRONT TYRES HAVE MINOR DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS

Pass 18 Jun 2011 39,177 miles

OSF & NSF brake discs have light surface rust

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,885 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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BG06 OYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG06 OYW, 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 BG06 OYW registered?

BG06 OYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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