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BV06 KKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,723 mi
Last recorded175,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 175,723 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 170,015 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2018 159,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 159,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 146,955 miles

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Fail 14 Jan 2017 146,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jan 2016 142,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 142,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing x5 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 135,171 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 133,860 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

naerside front tyre has deep cut in inner sidewall but not reach ply or cord

offside front headlight fixing snap but not insecure

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear lamp lense damage

Fail 2 May 2012 130,713 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 126,001 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 132,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 16 Apr 2009 112,853 miles

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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BV06 KKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV06 KKU, 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 BV06 KKU registered?

BV06 KKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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