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DE06 HBG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,791 mi
Last recorded196,791 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 196,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 179,493 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 173,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 170,500 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 170,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 164,985 miles

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 27 Jan 2021 161,589 miles

LIFT IN O/S/R SUSPENSION, POSSIBLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 27 Jan 2021 161,588 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

LIFT IN O/S/R SUSPENSION, POSSIBLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 20 Jan 2020 160,078 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 160,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 155,089 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

HEADLAMP WASHERS INOPERATIVE

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE COVERS

Fail 15 Jan 2019 155,087 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

HEADLAMP WASHERS INOPERATIVE

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE COVERS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 149,745 miles

N/S DIPPED BEAM LAMP OUTPUT REDUCED

Pass 17 Jan 2017 137,079 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 137,078 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS LOW

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE BAY AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 116,933 miles

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SURFACE IN POOR CONDITION

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

RIGHT HAND BANK EXHAUST MOUNTS FRACTURED ON TWO MOUNTING BRACKETS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,257 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,790 miles

front brake-discs worn.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

windscreen(interior)scratched in several places on o/s.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,906 miles

ESP Light on.

Windscreen scratched on the inside.

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,145 miles

ESP light on

Slight play in the n/s/f lower arm outer joint.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,169 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,830 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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DE06 HBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE06 HBG, 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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DE06 HBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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