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HJ06 VPP

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 84,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted osr worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust have broken brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres v.close to limit 2753518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 84,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs pitted osr worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust have broken brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres v.close to limit 2753518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint noisy/creeking

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear differential has slight leak

Fail 27 Aug 2025 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint noisy/creeking

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear differential has slight leak

Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,820 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,885 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 63,884 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear of front two joints (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,198 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,907 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 47,907 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,481 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 20,440 miles

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

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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HJ06 VPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ06 VPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ06 VPP registered?

HJ06 VPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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