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WU06 WPJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,835 mi
Last recorded167,835 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 WPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 167,835 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 160,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 152,281 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 152,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 147,483 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 147,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 139,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 139,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached n/s front suspension rear lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached o/s front suspension rear lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,907 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,907 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,667 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,667 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 117,913 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 117,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 88,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2011 80,493 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 71,414 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 71,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,179 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 65,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,945 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)

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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WU06 WPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WU06 WPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU06 WPJ registered?

WU06 WPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WU06 WPJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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