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ML06 ENU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,244 mi
Last recorded156,244 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 ENU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 156,244 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security monting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 149,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users very smokey, but can still behind (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 145,941 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 145,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 145,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside number plate lamp obscured

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust stabilizer bar detached

Pass 10 Oct 2017 129,952 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,347 miles

both front tyre inner edges devoid of tread.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,712 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 93,711 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 83,539 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is void on insde edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,392 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre is void on insde edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,668 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,320 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,834 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,052 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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ML06 ENU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML06 ENU, 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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ML06 ENU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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