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W500 PHL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,021 mi
Last recorded64,021 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 PHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2025 64,021 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes corroded/rusty. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front main lower arm ball joints have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bush's deteriorating/debonding. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disks corroded/rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,223 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 59,963 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 57,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,187 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,855 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,598 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,252 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,295 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 21,653 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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W500 PHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W500 PHL, 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 W500 PHL registered?

W500 PHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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