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S700 AHO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,617 mi
Last recorded157,617 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 157,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 152,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 145,577 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 145,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake performance not tested front to rear ex/corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe at rear to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing/cracking outer edge/cuts not to cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 138,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle drive shaft seal leaking.

Parking brake only 16% on low limit!

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

Fail 29 May 2019 121,320 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle drive shaft seal leaking.

Parking brake only 16% on low limit!

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,858 miles

engine cover fitted

nsr tyre worn heavily inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2018 110,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fouling on nsr wheel (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear balljoint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

nsr tyre worn heavily inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,876 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2017 100,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,281 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 28 Apr 2014 76,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,861 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,876 miles

front lower suspension rubber boots <both sides> - split.

front numberplate - cracked.

ns washer jet - blocked.

nsr tyre - cuts on the outer shoulder.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front lower suspension rubber boots <both sides> - split.

front numberplate - cracked.

ns washer jet - blocked.

nsr tyre - cuts on the outer shoulder.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,636 miles

Front number plate damage

Offside front tyre has slight damage{cut)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,094 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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S700 AHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol 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 S700 AHO, 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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S700 AHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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