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MH06 VXY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,168 mi
Last recorded170,168 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 VXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 170,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 156,660 miles

exhaust brackets at rear corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 156,660 miles

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

exhaust brackets at rear corroded. turbo hose split.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres bold on inside edge. rear tyres at 2mm.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 140,929 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

front tyres bold on inside edge. rear tyres at 2mm.

Fail 17 Feb 2015 122,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres bold on inside edge (boarderline).

Pass 17 Feb 2015 122,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres bold on inside edge (boarderline).

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,267 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,091 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 95,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 79,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,832 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 78,832 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,059 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MH06 VXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MH06 VXY, 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 MH06 VXY registered?

MH06 VXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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