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M50 TEH

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,960 mi
Last recorded129,960 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 TEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 129,960 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 129,960 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 127,970 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 124,128 miles

both front steering drum stick slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2023 120,892 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

Fail 3 Jan 2023 120,892 miles

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

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

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

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

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on further look at n/s/r hand brake

advice on further look at rear coil springs

Pass 10 Jan 2022 113,992 miles

advice on further look at at all metal brake pipes slight pitting

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight movement at o/s/f and n/sf all lower suspension arm mountings and lower ball joints

advice on slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f track rod ends

Fail 10 Jan 2022 113,992 miles

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

advice on further look at at all metal brake pipes slight pitting

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight movement at o/s/f and n/sf all lower suspension arm mountings and lower ball joints

advice on slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f track rod ends

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,008 miles

advice on further look at abs after reset

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at front lower ball joints and suspension arm mountings

advice on slight play at o/s and n/s track rod ends

Fail 8 Jan 2021 108,008 miles

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

advice on further look at abs after reset

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at front lower ball joints and suspension arm mountings

advice on slight play at o/s and n/s track rod ends

Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad lining adrift (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to floor pans inspection restricted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,693 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,644 miles

Emissions not tested because of excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 864,500 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,493 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,906 miles

Offside Front position light flickering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn ( 2-3mm ) (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 78,906 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position light flickering

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn ( 2-3mm ) (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,209 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,002 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 47,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,567 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,107 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,579 miles

OSF tyre inner edge Worn & Feathered

Fail 17 Feb 2009 19,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

OSF tyre inner edge Worn & Feathered

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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M50 TEH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M50 TEH, 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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M50 TEH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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