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EJ06 WWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,709 mi
Last recorded35,709 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 WWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 35,709 miles

substantial corrosion to front suspension components, including rack ends, track rod ends, anti-roll bar and linkages, knuckles and struts

Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,657 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,642 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 35,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,625 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 35,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,589 miles

battery warning light on at time of test

general corrosion to suspension components

slight play in o/s/f suspension set up

Fail 27 Sep 2017 35,589 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced very low effort (3.7.B.6b)

battery warning light on at time of test

general corrosion to suspension components

slight play in o/s/f suspension set up

Pass 12 Sep 2016 35,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,506 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,980 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,780 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,693 miles

some corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,403 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 29,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 28,406 miles

front wheel bearings have play on the n/s and o/s

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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EJ06 WWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJ06 WWU, 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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What year was EJ06 WWU registered?

EJ06 WWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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