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M16 JLY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 JLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,173 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 44,667 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 41,553 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 40,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 39,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 38,175 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 37,919 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,948 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on inside

Offside Front tyre bold on inside

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,885 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 29,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,008 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,855 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inpection of some testable items

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

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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M16 JLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M16 JLY, 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 M16 JLY registered?

M16 JLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is M16 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 JLY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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