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D5 ULA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,521 mi
Last recorded79,521 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,521 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 79,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 77,993 miles

all brake discs corroded

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

various brake hoses have a corroded ferule

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 77,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 77,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 72,827 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 72,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AT REAR BELOW STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,275 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 60,983 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,296 miles

BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,902 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 14,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,990 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 8,675 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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D5 ULA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol 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 D5 ULA, 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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D5 ULA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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