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L700 CLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,896 mi
Last recorded164,896 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 164,896 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 164,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 162,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 155,326 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 155,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 151,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 145,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,133 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 130,691 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 117,286 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,195 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,195 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,754 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,149 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,859 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,360 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,211 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall has a cut that has been glued down.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,960 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,491 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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L700 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L700 CLS, 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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L700 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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