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N30 BBY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 31,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 31,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 30,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine & undertray sill cover fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 30,569 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,684 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 27,221 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 27,208 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,497 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 26,497 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,387 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 25,387 miles

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front Tyre wearing low on outer tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 17,667 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front Tyre wearing low on outer tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 13,805 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 11,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 11,275 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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N30 BBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N30 BBY, 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 N30 BBY registered?

N30 BBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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