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L9 EOA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,650 mi
Last recorded165,650 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 EOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 165,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 152,809 miles

Nearside Repeater poor

Pass 24 Jul 2024 146,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Repeater poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 146,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Repeater poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,490 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 135,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,338 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 118,699 miles

Central Front engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted unable to carry out full exam

Pass 4 Jul 2020 112,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 104,729 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 86,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,546 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 3 May 2017 80,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions not detected

Pass 5 May 2016 73,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 69,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,343 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2010 36,697 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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L9 EOA 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 L9 EOA, 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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L9 EOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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