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HX06 RHU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,318 mi
Last recorded148,318 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 148,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 135,125 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 135,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 122,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 107,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,192 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair FRONT RISE AND FALL DIFFERENCE JUST MEETING REQUIREMENTS (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,640 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 89,640 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 82,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 76,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 60,692 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 46,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,097 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on the outer sidewall

nearside front tyre has a small split on the inner sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on the outer sidewall

nearside front tyre has a small split on the inner sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,284 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 RHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HX06 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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