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BB05 JAX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl74,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB05 JAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 150,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 145,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 118,901 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 118,784 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 107,371 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,759 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,640 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,774 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 63,686 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)

plasic covers fitted to underneath of car

Fail 24 May 2011 63,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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)

plasic covers fitted to underneath of car

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,349 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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BB05 JAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 74,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BB05 JAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BB05 JAX registered?

BB05 JAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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