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S18 GNY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 GNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 147,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 146,068 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,859 miles

Under trays fitted one missing at front / suspension creeks on lock to lock

Pass 31 Aug 2022 136,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracks between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 135,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 132,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 120,018 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 117,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,476 miles

headlamp washers deteriorating, o/s jet sometimes gets stuck open

n/s washer jet blocked, and aim is low

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,235 miles

Centre Rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Much of pipe obscured by plastic trims, preventing full inspection. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 109,235 miles

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

Centre Rear exhaust hangers corroded/broken, but exhaust adequately supported.

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Much of pipe obscured by plastic trims, preventing full inspection. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,724 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 104,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Two small cuts in tread at inside tread area of L H R tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,682 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Two small cuts in tread at inside tread area of L H R tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,787 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

headlight washers not working

only one washer jet working on offside

Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

headlight washers not working

only one washer jet working on offside

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

One rear exhaust mount broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,378 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 69,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,854 miles

N/S/F Tyre, slight tear/split on inner sidewall

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

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

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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S18 GNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S18 GNY, 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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S18 GNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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