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BU06 ZZL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,104 mi
Last recorded138,104 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 138,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 132,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 115,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 112,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering wrack slight play

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

Offside Front Inner steering wrack has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,878 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2014 81,964 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,015 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,851 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2010 38,816 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)

Pass 23 May 2009 34,141 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage cut to nearside front tyre sidwall

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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BU06 ZZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU06 ZZL, 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 BU06 ZZL registered?

BU06 ZZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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