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VX06 WGV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 WGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,687 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

covers fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,474 miles

Front tyres inner edges bald

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

Rear tyres inner edges bald

sevice brakes 55%, h.brake 17% close to min efficiency

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,559 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,602 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounts corroded/insecure

n/s/f fog light lens damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounts corroded/insecure

n/s/f fog light lens damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,320 miles

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

Rear brake discs poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f fog light lens broken

n/s/f fog light lens broken

n/s/r tyre worn close on the edge

o/s rear exhaust bracket broken but still suported

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,559 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

NSF fog lamp lens cracked.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 50,559 miles

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)

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

NSF fog lamp lens cracked.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,365 miles

n/s front fog light lens broken

Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front fog light lens broken

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,480 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX06 WGV, 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 WGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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