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GX06 RPV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,182 mi
Last recorded168,182 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 RPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 168,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 166,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 143,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 128,544 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 128,264 miles

under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,439 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 118,438 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,133 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,264 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,261 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 64,063 miles

E.C.U light on

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,063 miles

E.C.U light on

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,608 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,127 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,127 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,904 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 40,901 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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GX06 RPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX06 RPV, 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 GX06 RPV registered?

GX06 RPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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