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GX06 XCH

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,512 mi
Last recorded137,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 137,512 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 137,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 132,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 125,952 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 125,952 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,257 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,195 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 117,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 117,193 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on.

Fail 25 May 2015 117,151 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

management light on dash

Pass 24 May 2014 110,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 99,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 87,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,849 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 54,092 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 54,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX06 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

GX06 XCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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