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MV06 AET

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,473 mi
Last recorded150,473 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 150,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 144,428 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing/Worn On The Inside Edge

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 133,863 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 129,997 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF lower arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,509 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe, at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,537 miles

Steel brake pipes at rear corroded advice to replace in next 12 months.

front brake pads getting low.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,365 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 92,140 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,131 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,797 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2010 39,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,946 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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MV06 AET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MV06 AET, 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 MV06 AET registered?

MV06 AET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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