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M12 XBX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,612 mi
Last recorded117,612 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 112,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,631 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 106,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,623 miles

Central Lower body under tray fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels have small amount of play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 99,623 miles

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

Central Lower body under tray fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels have small amount of play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 97,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,591 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 73,940 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,814 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S+N/S REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,097 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,490 miles

Both RR tyres close to limit

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to FR bumper

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,014 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,885 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 XBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XBX, 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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M12 XBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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