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HX06 PBO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,904 mi
Last recorded137,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 PBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 137,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 137,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 118,834 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated, brackets broken and centre flange broken

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit, approx 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 118,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system deteriorated, brackets broken and centre flange broken

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit, approx 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 92,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mountings corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,567 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod as very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 67,166 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,035 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 55,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracked in tred

nsf tyre worn inner edge

nsf wing mirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracked in tred

nsf tyre worn inner edge

nsf wing mirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,306 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,834 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

small cut in sidewall of nsf tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,940 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn low

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

Recommend tracking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,815 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,256 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

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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HX06 PBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HX06 PBO, 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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HX06 PBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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