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VN06 LNP

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,191 mi
Last recorded123,191 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,191 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 123,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 115,924 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 115,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,815 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 95,815 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release handle damaged (3.1.3c)

Near side rear wheel rim should be fitted to off side front and vice versa

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

Pass 19 May 2017 91,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 69,384 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 69,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 55,386 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,023 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,289 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 34,169 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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VN06 LNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN06 LNP, 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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VN06 LNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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