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M1 VKA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,554 mi
Last recorded107,554 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 93,457 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 80,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,705 miles

SPANNER LIGHT ON DASH WITH SERVICE EXCEEDED BY 2506 MILES.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 65,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE IS NOT PART OF ARM ,PRESS IN . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

SPANNER LIGHT ON DASH WITH SERVICE EXCEEDED BY 2506 MILES.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,974 miles

Rear exhaust section n/s & o/s hanger snapped off.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,562 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Perished on Outer edge & Wearing slightly on Inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer / Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

N/S/F Tyre Bold on Inner edge & Badly perished on Inner edge / Side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2016 40,562 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Perished on Outer edge & Wearing slightly on Inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer / Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

N/S/F Tyre Bold on Inner edge & Badly perished on Inner edge / Side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,559 miles

Child seat fitted O/S/RNot allowing full inspection of seat belt

Small (10 mm) Cut to N/S/R Tyre tread - Signs of cords

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,781 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,629 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,798 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,255 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 22,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has damage but no ply or cords exposed

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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M1 VKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M1 VKA, 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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M1 VKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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