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ESU 740

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 740
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2025 94,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,332 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,674 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,894 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some areas / component

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 88,894 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some areas / component

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,898 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down

Covers fitted obscuring some areas / component

Fuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,276 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down

Covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

Fuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 87,276 miles

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

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down

Covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

Fuel smell detected when bonnet raised -engine cover fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,939 miles

Play in steering inner joint(s)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated - pads not worn down

covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

slight play In front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,732 miles

Front brake imbalance close to maximum limits

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover fitted preventing access/inspection of components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

tyre run flat message illuminated

under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake imbalance very close to maximum limits

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover fitted preventing access/inspection of components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

tyre run flat indicator message illuminated

under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,254 miles

tyre run flat indicator message iluminated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,328 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fuel smell under bonnet *Strong Advise*

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,667 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

right rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,530 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,893 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,126 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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ESU 740 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ESU 740, 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 ESU 740 registered?

ESU 740 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is ESU 740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 740 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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