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S1 TCG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 TCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 161,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 156,791 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 156,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 155,233 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 154,658 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 154,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,351 miles

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 25 Jun 2018 146,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 146,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 18 May 2017 140,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,302 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 133,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,904 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,706 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 107,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 75,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,094 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 64,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,778 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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S1 TCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S1 TCG, 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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S1 TCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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