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RY06 GBU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,352 mi
Last recorded76,352 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY06 GBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2025 76,324 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper suspension arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper suspension arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,013 miles

Exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket snapped on one side but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint on lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 73,013 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket snapped on one side but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint on lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,475 miles

front exhaust brackets corroded and broken

Fail 16 Feb 2023 67,475 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front exhaust brackets corroded and broken

Pass 5 Feb 2022 59,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,069 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 54,069 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,359 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,568 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,425 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,597 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished / worn on the inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2015 43,476 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust rear bracket corroded and broken off exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,556 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Front disc has surface corrosion may clean up with use

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,891 miles

n/s/f tyre as side wall damage[outer],inner wall as cuts one of which reaches the cords but is within limits

n/s/r tyre as acut in tread reaching the cords but is within the limit

o/s/f tyre as cuts to inner wall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,718 miles

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

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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RY06 GBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY06 GBU, 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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RY06 GBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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