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BO51 PJO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,552 mi
Last recorded168,552 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 PJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 168,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 163,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 163,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 159,064 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2023 159,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 153,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 147,110 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 147,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 140,877 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 140,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,254 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Rear X2 EXHAUST BRACKETS SNAPPED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 122,254 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint REAR BJ, PRESSES INTO HUB. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.2.C.1c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 NSF/OSF WORN INSIDE EDGE. (TRACKING) RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear X2 EXHAUST BRACKETS SNAPPED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,138 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,380 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 64,385 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,596 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,536 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BO51 PJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BO51 PJO, 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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BO51 PJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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