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J4 EHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 69,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,661 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,287 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,281 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

run flat indicator inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,526 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

covers and shields fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,109 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,706 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,984 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,309 miles

NSR road wheel has slight damage to outer edge

NSR tyre has slight scuff marks to outer sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

NSR road wheel has slight damage to outer edge

NSR tyre has slight scuff marks to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,598 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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J4 EHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J4 EHD, 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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J4 EHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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