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CAZ 5251

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,405 mi
Last recorded115,405 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 5251
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 1,884 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,939 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,626 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer wheel rim slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Camber arm joint cover has come away from top of joint. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outer rim buckled from impact. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre 4mm but 0mm on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside centre rear exhaust mount snapped/rusted away but system still adequately supported.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber arm joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre rear exhaust mount snapped but system still adequately supported.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,360 miles

Front wipers yellow dot showing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front wipers yellow dot showing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery warning on dash

drive belt deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

wipers deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,493 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2012 40,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,232 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,232 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 27,679 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,690 miles

Approx 3mm of tread left on rear tyres

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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CAZ 5251 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CAZ 5251, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAZ 5251 registered?

CAZ 5251 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is CAZ 5251 safe to buy?

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