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D12 PJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

160,965 mi
Last recorded160,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 PJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 160,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 154,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (Differential) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (by fuel filler) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (Both crash cans on rear cross member) (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (Both suspension arm supports) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 154,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by fuel filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both crash cans on rear cross member (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both suspension arm supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 150,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 145,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 140,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 136,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,094 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,709 miles

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

exhaust centre hanger broken

Fail 3 Jul 2017 118,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust centre hanger broken

Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,413 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,488 miles

2x exhaust brackets snapped. (system is still adequately supported).

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,388 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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D12 PJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D12 PJJ, 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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D12 PJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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