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L400 MBU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,764 mi
Last recorded94,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 MBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 86,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 86,946 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 78,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 78,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 69,136 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2022 69,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 60,763 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One mount broken of by exhaust rear tailpipe and other mount on rear tailpipe rusted and starting to break but exhaust system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 59,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall has cut and slight damage to wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F lower rear track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,195 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has inner sidewall damage

Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,376 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,949 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,574 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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L400 MBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L400 MBU, 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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L400 MBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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