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SK06 WGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,201 mi
Last recorded162,201 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 WGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,201 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 152,253 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 152,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 122,389 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 112,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 109,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 106,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,510 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 104,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,388 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 86,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 81,674 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,922 miles

Both front tyres below limit on edge

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,246 miles

offside rear tyre 3.3mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.4mm

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,345 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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SK06 WGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK06 WGZ, 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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SK06 WGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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