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R1 GVO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 113,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 110,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,508 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscruing some components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,009 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,195 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 63,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,693 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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R1 GVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R1 GVO, 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 R1 GVO registered?

R1 GVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is R1 GVO safe to buy?

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