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BX06 VDV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,394 mi
Last recorded144,394 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,394 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 144,394 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,834 miles

nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 28 Oct 2021 117,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front beam images faint

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front beam images faint

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 85,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded slightly and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush slightly de-bonded and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover split slightly but not allowing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroded and worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 85,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush de-bonded allowing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded slightly and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush slightly de-bonded and cracked but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover split slightly but not allowing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroded and worn slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 81,356 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 81,137 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 76,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,667 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,270 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)

noise from engine,invest required

Fail 5 Mar 2013 52,270 miles

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

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

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)

noise from engine,invest required

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,468 miles

front brake pads app. 80% worn and disc's lipped

rear brake pads app. 80% worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,468 miles

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

front brake pads app. 80% worn and disc's lipped

n/s/front tyre has cut in sidewall.

rear brake pads app. 80% worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,290 miles

ALL TYRE WALLS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL TYRE WALLS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,997 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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BX06 VDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX06 VDV, 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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BX06 VDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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