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EX06 VAV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,167 mi
Last recorded102,167 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,167 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 102,167 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,976 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. There is a 30% imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 90,918 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 90,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (( Cords exposed on the inner portion of the tread area...) ( 275/35/18,99y )) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tread almost worn through to the inner bracing...REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED... )) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,568 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 82,568 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,639 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,637 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,237 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,085 miles

engine managerment light on

Pass 8 Mar 2014 54,091 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2013 47,622 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,368 miles

nearside alloy wheel slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Fail 17 Feb 2012 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside alloy wheel slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,969 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 34,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,505 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front wheel damaged on inside rim

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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EX06 VAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX06 VAV, 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 EX06 VAV registered?

EX06 VAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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