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R24 ARY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,705 mi
Last recorded128,705 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ARY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 128,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 128,703 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 125,144 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 125,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,198 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 122,186 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,027 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 115,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,351 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 112,336 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,919 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower- front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 88,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower- front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear to inner edges on both front tyres

Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 84,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,194 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,199 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R24 ARY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R24 ARY, 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 R24 ARY registered?

R24 ARY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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