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J333 ECY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,643 mi
Last recorded153,643 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 ECY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 153,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary drive belt frayed

Fail 23 Jul 2018 153,643 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferule damaged by corrosion (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferule weakened by corrosion (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

auxiliary drive belt frayed

Pass 19 Jul 2017 138,523 miles

Offside Rear exhaust one bracket detached

Fail 7 Jul 2017 138,433 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear exhaust one bracket detached

Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,452 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,536 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,582 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 113,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,028 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,674 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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J333 ECY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J333 ECY, 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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J333 ECY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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