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LV06 OBT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,645 mi
Last recorded65,645 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 OBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,645 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 65,645 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,854 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 rusty and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 64,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear mounted to hub , dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 rusty and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,425 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle clamp cracked but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,803 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective n/s centre clamp fractured but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 56,038 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 52,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 46,230 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 4 Jun 2016 41,717 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 41,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cords showing inner side of tread pattern (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,294 miles

some of rear exhaust hangers are broken

Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 29,930 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 29,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,187 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 23,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,975 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,551 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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LV06 OBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol 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 LV06 OBT, 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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LV06 OBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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