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PH54 CLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,077 mi
Last recorded145,077 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH54 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 145,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 139,856 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 139,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 132,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 122,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,013 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 113,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 113,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached track rod end nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 99,656 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres inner edges bald

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres inner edges bald

Pass 11 May 2017 93,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,387 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,738 miles

few chips in the w/screen

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,591 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

show number plates in boot

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,805 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,891 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,221 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 30,154 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (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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PH54 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 PH54 CLS, 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 PH54 CLS registered?

PH54 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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