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LB06 OBW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,647 mi
Last recorded141,647 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 141,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,791 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke slightly during acceleration

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear and nearside front tyres have a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,670 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,953 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,262 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 109,262 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 9 Sep 2013 100,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 92,434 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,657 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 73,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,047 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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LB06 OBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LB06 OBW, 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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LB06 OBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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