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VX06 VCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,172 mi
Last recorded80,172 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 VCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,172 miles

under-tray fitted

Nearside Front headlamp loose

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 71,880 miles

UNDETECTED PEAK EXHAUST EMISSIONS

Fail 9 Feb 2024 71,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

UNDETECTED PEAK EXHAUST EMISSIONS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,515 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 66,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 63,673 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 63,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,352 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,113 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,201 miles

Nearside Door mirror indicator is damaged but has no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Wiper is slightly worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 58,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven 405kg (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror is damaged. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake application uneven 540kg (3.7.B.2)

Both front wheels state that they are for rear axle use only.

Nearside Door mirror indicator is damaged but has no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Wiper is slightly worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 54,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,378 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 48,378 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,361 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and worn to 2/3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to 2/3mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,663 miles

245/40zr18 97y

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyrer worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,663 miles

245/40zr18 97y

damage to front number plate

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyrer worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,097 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 33,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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VX06 VCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VX06 VCJ, 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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VX06 VCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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