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CV06 CLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

271,154 mi
Last recorded271,154 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 271,154 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

front end damage

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,855 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PIPE TO RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM CRACKING BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve HAD REPAIR WELD (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted HAD REPAIR WELD (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM CRACKING BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 149,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml indicates a fault

Pass 2 Jun 2021 141,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 128,062 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 125,022 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 122,334 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 122,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx through centre line of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 115,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 109,811 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint located on front suspension (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,695 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 75,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,942 miles

Buckles in N/S/F alloy.

Cut in N/S/R tyre. Not showing cord.

N/S/F tyre has cut on outer edge. Not showing cord.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Unable to open N/S/R door using interior door handle.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,871 miles

Advise engine management light on.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,176 miles

some wear in front brake pads

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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CV06 CLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV06 CLJ, 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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CV06 CLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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