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MJ06 JAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,953 mi
Last recorded172,953 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 JAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 172,953 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 172,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 170,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 170,192 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 165,343 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted No blip test

Pass 13 Oct 2021 160,330 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 149,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 136,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 199,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 123,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn around inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 182,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively worn around inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,913 miles

Centre exhaust brackets adrift but still adequately supported.

Pass 2 May 2015 94,420 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 94,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,002 miles

Both front castor arm bushes starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 78,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,456 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,248 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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MJ06 JAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ06 JAJ, 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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MJ06 JAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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