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GV06 VHT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

213,249 mi
Last recorded213,249 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 213,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 208,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 191,683 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 178,467 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 178,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 168,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears from joints to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 145,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,939 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,946 miles

engine/body under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,687 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,288 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 82,280 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 54,600 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 44,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 38,412 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 14 May 2010 38,412 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 32,296 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 32,296 miles

Offside Front 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)

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 VHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GV06 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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