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C19 TAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,026 mi
Last recorded139,026 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 TAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 139,026 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 128,389 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 128,389 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,343 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,215 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,061 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Nearside product on the repeater lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside product on the repeater lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,037 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Nearside product on the repeater lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside product on the repeater lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,037 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Nearside product on the repeater lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear product on the light cluster lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Offside product on the repeater lens, but not seriously affecting light output

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,852 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 90,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,646 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,238 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,238 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,797 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,795 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,610 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine and underside covers fitted

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine and underside covers fitted

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2013 40,589 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,932 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,932 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 14,756 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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C19 TAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 C19 TAA, 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 C19 TAA registered?

C19 TAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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