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SL06 ZHB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,435 mi
Last recorded157,435 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 ZHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 157,435 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 151,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 143,311 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 143,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 132,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,126 miles

Central exhaust brackets broken and offside rubber mount missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre balding very inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre balding very inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,640 miles

exhaust mount removed as repair offside rear

Fail 15 Mar 2017 95,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 40% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,268 miles

both offside tyre valves perished

centre rear exhaust splitting pipes bracket broken on right side

child seat fitted offside rear

glow plug light on

offside front tyre bald inner edge + badly perished outer edge

offside rear tyre badly perished outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + bald on inner edge + badly perished outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both offside tyre valves perished

centre rear exhaust splitting pipes bracket broken on right side

child seat fitted offside rear

glow plug light on

offside front tyre bald inner edge + badly perished outer edge

offside rear tyre badly perished outer edge + slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,799 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 69,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 59,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,582 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,503 miles

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

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 3 Dec 2009 33,224 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,368 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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SL06 ZHB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 SL06 ZHB, 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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SL06 ZHB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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