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H16 DLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,365 mi
Last recorded101,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 101,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,459 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 98,871 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 98,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 87,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,325 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,371 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014
Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 52,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,766 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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H16 DLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H16 DLS, 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 H16 DLS registered?

H16 DLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is H16 DLS safe to buy?

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