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J1 DBT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,784 mi
Last recorded71,784 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 DBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 71,784 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 70,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 67,611 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 64,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 60,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 59,757 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 59,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 55,698 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 51,221 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 51,122 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 46,394 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,458 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,207 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 38,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 30,299 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 30,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 26,039 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,435 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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J1 DBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 J1 DBT, 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 J1 DBT registered?

J1 DBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is J1 DBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 DBT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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