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BL06 DHY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,795 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,878 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 91,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,826 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

oil on under tray

slight play offside rackend

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,623 miles

oil on under tray

Fail 16 Aug 2016 84,623 miles

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

oil on under tray

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,636 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc inner face slight pitting

slight damage nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2014 70,116 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake disc inner face slight pitting

slight damage nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,484 miles

slight play offside front lower rear arm

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,752 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,752 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,820 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,587 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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BL06 DHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL06 DHY, 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 BL06 DHY registered?

BL06 DHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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