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GV06 RBU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 RBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,054 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

small damage to windscreen nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2024 85,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 82,814 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front side lamp flashing.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,662 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,750 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,904 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,880 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,953 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 47,899 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 39,499 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 29,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,817 miles

Front brake pads half worn

Nearside lower plastic side skirt secureing clips missing

Nearside side skirt damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 15,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 14,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,903 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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GV06 RBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV06 RBU, 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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GV06 RBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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