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BJ06 WJU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 WJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 97,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,714 miles

Rear Suspension air bags corroded both sides

Pass 6 Dec 2021 83,743 miles

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR IN O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM JOINT

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,200 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,425 miles

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2016 63,908 miles

both front tyres & o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,610 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 49,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,803 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,578 miles

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

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 WJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ06 WJU, 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 BJ06 WJU registered?

BJ06 WJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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