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EJ06 ZVR

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,343 mi
Last recorded147,343 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 ZVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 147,343 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 140,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 132,134 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 122,567 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 109,799 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,038 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,599 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,910 miles

both rear tyres low

engine light on dash

o/s/f lower ball joint small pin hole in rubber boot

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2015 64,702 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,346 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 43,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 37,131 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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EJ06 ZVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ06 ZVR, 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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EJ06 ZVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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