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M12 ESH

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,102 mi
Last recorded200,102 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 ESH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 200,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 200,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 199,955 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 199,798 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 199,797 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 199,395 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 198,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 185,706 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 185,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 169,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 162,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 156,790 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 151,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 141,562 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,402 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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M12 ESH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M12 ESH, 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 M12 ESH registered?

M12 ESH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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