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VO06 ETY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,255 mi
Last recorded97,255 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 97,255 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 91,427 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned CENTER (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 91,427 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned CENTER (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,013 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,663 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on inner edges (just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,266 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,170 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 75,945 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 75,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,090 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2015 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,416 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 41,303 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 35,936 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,106 miles

nail in osr tyre

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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VO06 ETY 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 VO06 ETY, 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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VO06 ETY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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