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RIG 3642

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,859 mi
Last recorded156,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 3642
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 156,859 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 144,015 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 133,139 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 131,545 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,256 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 130,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 130,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 127,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 124,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,617 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 92,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,662 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)

offside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,679 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,404 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,145 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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RIG 3642 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RIG 3642, 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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RIG 3642 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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