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M23 CLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,914 mi
Last recorded134,914 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 134,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 128,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 119,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,621 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 104,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 95,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake only 17%

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,697 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,095 miles

All brakes should be checked and serviced.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,989 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 80,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,697 miles

n/s front tyre nearing wear bars

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,246 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,074 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,217 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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M23 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M23 CLS, 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 M23 CLS registered?

M23 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is M23 CLS safe to buy?

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