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CL51 ZZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,021 mi
Last recorded72,021 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 ZZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 61,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 51,584 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 1 Nov 2022 45,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 37,488 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 20,651 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 19,941 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively stiff to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 18,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake binding slighty

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Rack to pump (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 17,002 miles

All tyres perished and cracking

Front number plate damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some surface cracking in all tyre treads

Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,138 miles

ADVISE CUT IN TREAD IN O/S/FRONT TYRE

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 12,563 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 12,563 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 11,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 11,419 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 10,289 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 8,717 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 6,544 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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CL51 ZZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel 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 CL51 ZZZ, 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 CL51 ZZZ registered?

CL51 ZZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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