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EX06 XCG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,114 mi
Last recorded75,114 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 70,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,608 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside headlamp washer weal/not working

Pass 18 May 2023 61,641 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 May 2023 61,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hangers brocken but adequatly supported

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 57,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 54,912 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 54,912 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 52,220 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 52,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,860 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 45,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 41,338 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 41,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,911 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,896 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,645 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,346 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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EX06 XCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX06 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

EX06 XCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is EX06 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 XCG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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