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ET06 GYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 GYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 146,186 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 146,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 139,378 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 132,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,173 miles

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 111,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 101,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,909 miles

rear brake discs corrodied

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

front reg plate damaged and lose

osf tyre cut in wall

osr tyre on wear bars

Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

front discs worn

front reg plate damaged and lose

osf tyre cut in wall

osr tyre on wear bars

rear brake discs corrodied

Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,050 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2012 83,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,958 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 26 Jun 2009 43,107 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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ET06 GYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET06 GYJ, 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 ET06 GYJ registered?

ET06 GYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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