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DF06 GMV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,546 mi
Last recorded178,546 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 GMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 178,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken centre right . however exhaust is still securely held on by other hangers front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 178,504 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r spring corroded

oil leak

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Nov 2022 157,285 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 142,623 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 132,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,321 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,189 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 21 Jun 2018 126,188 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,156 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 115,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,664 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,197 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2012 87,944 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT X SPLITTING ON INNER WALLS

DAMAGE TO N/ MIRROR X SIDE REPEATER

UNDER COVERS FITTED

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING

Fail 25 May 2012 87,944 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT X SPLITTING ON INNER WALLS

DAMAGE TO N/ MIRROR X SIDE REPEATER

UNDER COVERS FITTED

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S STEERING

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,103 miles

both fitted front tyres worn heavily on inside edges, almost exposing cord

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,481 miles

adv on n/s/r tyre on 1.6m on outer edge and below 1.6m on inner edge

adv on o/s/r tyre on 1.6m on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,789 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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DF06 GMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DF06 GMV, 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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DF06 GMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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