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VK06 UBW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,032 mi
Last recorded133,032 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 133,032 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 133,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 128,481 miles

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 25 Jun 2021 123,399 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 123,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 117,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 113,706 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 107,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 May 2017 107,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 81,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 49,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,382 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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VK06 UBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VK06 UBW, 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 VK06 UBW registered?

VK06 UBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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