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VE06 UWL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 124,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside side repeater broken

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2024 124,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside side repeater broken

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2023 116,616 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,508 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 110,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 104,924 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,254 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,570 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,354 miles

Engine Management light illuminated.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,354 miles

Engine Management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,674 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,653 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,705 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,649 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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VE06 UWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE06 UWL, 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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VE06 UWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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