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DF06 LFB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 138,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 135,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 132,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 128,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 122,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 115,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 114,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE FRONT INNERS (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 112,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,425 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 109,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached hub cracked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,426 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,046 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 96,044 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,113 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,111 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,220 miles

N/S/F tyre is low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,288 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,994 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 37,994 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DF06 LFB, 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 LFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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