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E1 NCS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,043 mi
Last recorded103,043 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 NCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 103,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full sub frame corroded heavier corrosion around the NS/OS suspension arm mountings. Corrosion along the front mounting areas NS/OS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Full plastic under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of certain components. E.G Brake and fuel lines.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the sub frame mounting area. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above the sub frame mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inline with bulk head/floor panel. Under the heat shield and under tray. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing at rear of sub frame. Exhaust still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seating arm heavily corroded. Recommend replacement as soon as possible. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear inner control arm mounting bracket corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seating area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above the sub frame mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inline with bulk head/floor panel. Under the heat shield and under tray. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing at rear of sub frame. Exhaust still adequately supported.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seating arm heavily corroded. Recommend replacement as soon as possible. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear inner control arm mounting bracket corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seating area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 102,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front upper wish bone arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Full sub frame corroded heavier corrosion around the NS/OS suspension arm mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Full plastic under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of certain components EG brake and fuel lines.

Lower radiator support panel corroded NS/OS.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lower pipe running along sub frame. Next to the suspension arm bush. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above the sub frame mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing at rear off sub frame.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seating arm heavily corroded. Recommend replacement as soon as possible. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear inner control arm mounting bracket corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above the sub frame mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inline with the bulk head/floor panel. Under heat shield and under tray. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing at rear off sub frame.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seating arm heavily corroded. Recommend replacement as soon as possible. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear inner control arm mounting bracket corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive More investigation needed. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm, ball joint upwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 Nearside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Fail 9 Jun 2025 100,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm, ball joint upwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 Nearside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 22 May 2024 99,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 96,107 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside and offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where pipe runs under inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and Cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and Cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Fail 25 May 2023 96,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flexi forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear flexi pipe forward (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Nearside and offside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where pipe runs under inner chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and Cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn and Cracking on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,565 miles

Emissions too clean to get result

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 93,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions too clean to get result

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 88,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension arm attachment (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully check all pipes due to covers etc (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension arm attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully check all pipes due to covers etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 86,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 86,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,115 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 79,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,243 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 66,980 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 66,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 66,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,079 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,827 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 26,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,891 miles

front tyres wearing and cracking on inside edge

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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E1 NCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 E1 NCS, 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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E1 NCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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