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M8 UVY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,822 mi
Last recorded99,822 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 UVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,822 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

can't inspect all rigid brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

can't inspect condition of floor due to undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2025 99,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension arm mounting area/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension arm mounting area/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic covers obscuring some areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has plastic covers fitted which are obscuring most of the underside, some of the suspension and braking components are not visible

Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,931 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 95,858 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 95,508 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 95,507 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 94,484 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 94,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,166 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 90,154 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 87,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,496 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 86,462 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear sensor not fitted correctly (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play Front arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge and perished 255/35/19

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,569 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,117 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,469 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing very close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre wearing very close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,074 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,119 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,814 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,714 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,570 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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M8 UVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M8 UVY, 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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M8 UVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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