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BJ06 VMD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,424 mi
Last recorded119,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,424 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 118,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 113,706 miles

Engine light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 113,704 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 112,466 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,258 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery light on

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,596 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,596 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water in nearside rear light lense

Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front (front)lower outer ball joint boot deteriorated

possible oil leak

slight play nearside front (rear)lower outer ball joint

Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front (front)lower outer ball joint boot deteriorated

possible oil leak

slight play nearside front (rear)lower outer ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,350 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner tread

slight damage on inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2011 57,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner tread

slight damage on inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ06 VMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ06 VMD, 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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BJ06 VMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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