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L222 SEV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,444 mi
Last recorded118,444 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 SEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 118,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 118,435 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted been repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 103,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 93,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and also noisey in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,172 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and also noisey in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 91,016 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,741 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 135,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 135,866 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,029 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 82,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,869 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,187 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,376 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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L222 SEV 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 71.4%.

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 L222 SEV, 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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L222 SEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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