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V1 MAW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,239 mi
Last recorded167,239 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 MAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 167,239 miles

Nearside and Offside front inner wings starting to corrode

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Mar 2026 167,239 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and Offside front inner wings starting to corrode

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Mar 2025 163,374 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 155,035 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 147,743 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 135,760 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,626 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 120,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 84,410 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 84,410 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,342 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,215 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,795 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,218 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,377 miles

Low-emissions vehicle. No print-out available from test equipment due to technical reasons. Emissions passed.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 52,822 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded off at bend by rear subframe.

Low emissions vehicle. No emissions detected by test stations diesel smoke meter and no printout possible due to equipment set up. Emissions tested and passed.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 52,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust mounting bracket corroded off at bend by rear subframe.

Low emissions vehicle. No emissions detected by test stations diesel smoke meter and no printout possible due to equipment set up. Emissions tested and passed.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,239 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 18 Jan 2011 36,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,832 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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V1 MAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V1 MAW, 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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V1 MAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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