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V20 DRC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 136,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 132,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,797 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,244 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamps have been fitted with aftermarket HID bulb kits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is a near fail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is a near fail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 93,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamps have been fitted with aftermarket HID bulb kits

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is a near fail (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge is a near fail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 84,926 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen has a crack outside swept area

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,914 miles

Engine cover fitted, could not view some component

Under tray fitted, could not view some component

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,093 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,941 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,106 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,291 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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V20 DRC 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 94.1%.

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 V20 DRC, 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 V20 DRC registered?

V20 DRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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