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TAO 4

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,736 mi
Last recorded82,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAO 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 70,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Dec 2022 70,543 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,935 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 66,934 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,356 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 64,355 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder and dashcam (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,076 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and split on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 62,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and split on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,953 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 42,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,442 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 fronts (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished in treads

Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,442 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim x2 fronts (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished in treads

Pass 23 Dec 2016 47,300 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 43,240 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,761 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 41,761 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,801 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 40,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,526 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,526 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 9 Dec 2011 38,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 38,288 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre worn unevely.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,956 miles

UNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,363 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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TAO 4 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TAO 4, 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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What year was TAO 4 registered?

TAO 4 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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