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GJ06 HLA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,454 mi
Last recorded128,454 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 128,454 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 121,076 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,154 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded - strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 99,228 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 8 May 2019 99,228 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 May 2018 96,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 93,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 89,776 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 89,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,765 miles

exhaust hangers x2 centre loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,714 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,048 miles

O/S/R exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Oil leak from engine area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,048 miles

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

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

O/S/R exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Oil leak from engine area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 66,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,055 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,943 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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GJ06 HLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ06 HLA, 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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GJ06 HLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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