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MT06 KWS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,836 mi
Last recorded172,836 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 KWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 172,836 miles

underbody general corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2023 168,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 168,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 164,814 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/ nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 164,814 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/ nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 160,819 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (both) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 152,374 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 139,901 miles

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 138,936 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 137,609 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,803 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 116,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 107,997 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs outer faces

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,606 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 28 Jul 2010 83,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 83,730 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 74,051 miles

n/s washer faulty

slight windscreen damage

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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MT06 KWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT06 KWS, 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 MT06 KWS registered?

MT06 KWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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