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MY06 ERC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,148 mi
Last recorded140,148 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY06 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 140,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 140,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,411 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 132,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,535 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 126,484 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 113,930 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,860 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,700 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,591 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,878 miles

Offside front tyre cracking And wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,671 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,738 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,198 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,279 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,769 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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MY06 ERC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MY06 ERC, 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 MY06 ERC registered?

MY06 ERC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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