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M6 USO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,870 mi
Last recorded143,870 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 USO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 143,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear panel damaged not likely to cause injury

Fail 16 Apr 2026 143,862 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear panel damaged not likely to cause injury

Pass 16 Apr 2025 137,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Damaged, not likely to cause injury

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 128,673 miles

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

Damage to offside front and rear wings not resuting in any sharp edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low on effort, indicating adjustment repair maybe required

Fail 12 Apr 2024 128,651 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low on effort, indicating adjustment repair maybe required

body damage down full o/s of car, no sharp edges

Pass 12 Apr 2023 121,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered on grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 121,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered on grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,011 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 117,009 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,193 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,606 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 23 Oct 2015 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,092 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,519 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,607 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M6 USO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M6 USO, 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 M6 USO registered?

M6 USO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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