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SB06 ZNX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 ZNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 133,560 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 133,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 126,223 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 118,972 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 118,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 110,309 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,026 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 103,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,599 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,465 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 90,739 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 90,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,733 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket needs attention

Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,658 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear exhaust bracket needs attention

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,271 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear greased (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate needs more securing

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear greased (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate needs more securing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,965 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,528 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 23 Dec 2014 71,420 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)

front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,036 miles

emissions too clean to record

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,260 miles

o/s mirror slightly cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2011 42,186 miles

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

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

o/s mirror slightly cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 32,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,623 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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SB06 ZNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SB06 ZNX, 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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SB06 ZNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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