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M123 ERU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,497 mi
Last recorded115,497 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 115,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 113,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 101,332 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 86,581 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Wearing From Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,930 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 72,920 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

R/h front tyre scrubbing edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,942 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 17 Oct 2011 41,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,187 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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M123 ERU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M123 ERU, 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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What year was M123 ERU registered?

M123 ERU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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