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G3 VAV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,827 mi
Last recorded113,827 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,827 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 104,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 95,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advisory (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front And Wearing On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,476 miles

Offside Front There is a slight creaking noise from the suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 32,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,680 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 30,678 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,918 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 28,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,581 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,820 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,597 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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G3 VAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G3 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 G3 VAV registered?

G3 VAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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