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SM06 LLV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,800 mi
Last recorded142,800 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 142,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nsr shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 136,480 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 128,555 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,292 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,429 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,391 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 78,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,523 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 57,403 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 57,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2011 52,731 miles

both front tyres have minor damage to outer walls

Pass 13 May 2010 47,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre has cracking on inner wall

Pass 29 May 2009 39,915 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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SM06 LLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM06 LLV, 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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SM06 LLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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