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XO03 RON

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,406 mi
Last recorded124,406 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO03 RON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 124,406 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 122,157 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 122,016 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 118,325 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Undertrays installed

Fail 10 Feb 2022 118,321 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Undertrays installed

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,033 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 109,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,536 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 98,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth - nail in tread in non repairable area (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,169 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 83,169 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,791 miles

rear exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,448 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,865 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,755 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 51,755 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 51,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front and both rear tyres have slight cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,194 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,194 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,244 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,244 miles

brake disc excessively 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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XO03 RON is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XO03 RON, 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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XO03 RON is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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