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AP55 KWK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,489 mi
Last recorded115,489 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 115,489 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 115,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 114,899 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 113,313 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 109,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 94,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 86,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,492 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,332 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 77,332 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,065 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,059 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 67,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,469 miles

slight oil leak

whine from p/s pump area

Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,503 miles

both rear discs scored

inner faces of front discs corroded

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,050 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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AP55 KWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP55 KWK, 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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AP55 KWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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