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M17 LBU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,255 mi
Last recorded222,255 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 LBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 222,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 214,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 214,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 206,021 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 165,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 194,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on approx. 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside handbrake lower than expected[ locked ]

Pass 9 Jan 2018 176,476 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 176,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 156,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 133,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 116,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 96,799 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 84,254 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 29 Jan 2010 72,254 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)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 72,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,928 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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M17 LBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M17 LBU, 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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M17 LBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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