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K21 JLO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 122,251 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 122,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 122,019 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge, renewal of tyre recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 122,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge, renewal of tyre recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 121,400 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 121,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,856 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 104,112 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,925 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,308 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS ADRIFT X2 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

N/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED/CRACKED

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES(OUTER TYRE WALLS)

EXHAUST MOUNTS ADRIFT X2 SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED

N/S/F JACKING BLOCK MISSING.

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance SLIGHT DAMAGE TO LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES 2MM TREAD APPROX (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES INSIDE TYRE WEAR.

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED/CRACKED

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,462 miles

Advise Nearside front jacking point rubber missing

Advise Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Exhaust mount corroded/adrift(system still supported)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,824 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,259 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 55,242 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K21 JLO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K21 JLO, 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 K21 JLO registered?

K21 JLO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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