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HN06 XDB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

177,039 mi
Last recorded177,039 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 XDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 177,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side -- more on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 30 Oct 2025 177,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side -- more on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 160,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 155,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to read

sills and under body covered

Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,869 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 151,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,934 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Fail 15 Oct 2021 148,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 2 Nov 2020 144,757 miles

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

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

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

full under try fitted and sills covered

Fail 28 Oct 2020 144,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

full under try fitted and sills covered

Pass 8 Apr 2019 139,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre side wall starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 133,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside centre exaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2015 131,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil temp not recorded no dipstick

Pass 10 Apr 2014 127,497 miles

horn deteriorating

Fail 7 Apr 2014 127,496 miles

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

horn deteriorating

Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,120 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 105,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in the n/s tie rod.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,661 miles

nearside front tyre tapering on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 82,661 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)

nearside front tyre tapering on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,472 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,454 miles

offside front bottom ball joint gatior spilt

Fail 9 Jun 2011 75,454 miles

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

offside front bottom ball joint gatior spilt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 60,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,493 miles

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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HN06 XDB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HN06 XDB, 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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HN06 XDB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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