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GN06 VFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,510 mi
Last recorded103,510 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 VFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,510 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,641 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 100,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,824 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,812 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,390 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 88,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 82,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,531 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,599 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,764 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GN06 VFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN06 VFY, 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 GN06 VFY registered?

GN06 VFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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