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RAY 105

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,608 mi
Last recorded155,608 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 105
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 155,608 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 154,272 miles

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

Front lexible pipe deteriorated

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 154,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front lexible pipe deteriorated

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 150,401 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 142,562 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 123,501 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,947 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 71,471 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,342 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,895 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 51,630 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres bald on extreme inner edges(24540/y18)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,630 miles

both front tyres bald on extreme inner edges(24540/y18)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,345 miles

front wheels marked as rear fitment only!!!

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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RAY 105 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 RAY 105, 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 RAY 105 registered?

RAY 105 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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