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J7 HWD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,644 mi
Last recorded75,644 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,644 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 75,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 75,626 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,923 miles

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

nearside exhaust flange damaged but not blowing

nearside under body slightly insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,950 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE EXHAUST FLANGE DAMAGED BUT EXHAUST NOT BLOWING

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER SIDE EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 71,950 miles

FRONT NEARSIDE EXHAUST FLANGE DAMAGED BUT EXHAUST NOT BLOWING

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER SIDE EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 71,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,428 miles

Exhaust system insecure both middle mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,701 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 67,699 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 64,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,878 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,598 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 57,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,787 miles

offside rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,442 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 33,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,773 miles

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

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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J7 HWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red 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 J7 HWD, 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 J7 HWD registered?

J7 HWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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