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OV06 OHE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,559 mi
Last recorded151,559 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 OHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 151,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 145,543 miles

Front Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 139,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 129,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 121,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,079 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 113,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre/ rear (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 102,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both borderline 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 79,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre, inner edge 1mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm in centre, inner edge has no visable tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 79,337 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre, inner edge 1mm

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm in centre, inner edge has no visable tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear of vehicle preventing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear drive shaft seal leaking slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak from nearside rear differential seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak from nearside rear differential seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,628 miles

N/S/R Drive shaft oil seal leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,610 miles

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

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

N/S/R Drive shaft oil seal leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,700 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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OV06 OHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV06 OHE, 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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OV06 OHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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