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RX06 ZYW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,387 mi
Last recorded178,387 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 ZYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 178,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 173,595 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 173,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 167,944 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 165,333 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 165,333 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 155,230 miles

Alternator belt cracking

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 146,595 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 142,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most forward suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 142,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most forward suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Nail in tyre both nearside and offside rears ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside fronts (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 133,670 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

both front n windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2015 123,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 112,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 100,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 88,932 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 88,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 70,391 miles

BRAKE DISCS SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR AND ARE LIPPED

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER AREA AND NO PLATE FIXING

DASH DISPLAY INDICATES FAULT ON SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,035 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 26,035 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RX06 ZYW 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 75%.

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 RX06 ZYW, 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 RX06 ZYW registered?

RX06 ZYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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