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WG06 RUV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,042 mi
Last recorded106,042 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,042 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at lower arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc backplate missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 3 May 2022 94,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded x2 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays,engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 17 May 2021 90,425 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 90,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 81,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,175 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,718 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,650 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,453 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,770 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,516 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 29 Dec 2010 26,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,595 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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WG06 RUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG06 RUV, 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 WG06 RUV registered?

WG06 RUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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