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AV56 MVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,714 mi
Last recorded111,714 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 MVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,714 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 111,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes out to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Head lamp clearing devise not working.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 103,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured A.B.S. & brake wear sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,205 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 97,204 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,578 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,577 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible WITH WHEEL FITTED AT NEAR FRONT. (5.2.2 (d))

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,712 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,529 miles

Both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust hanger corroded from system

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,011 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 71,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,359 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,359 miles

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

Under-trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 May 2015 53,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,447 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,096 miles

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

Nearside front tyre , sidewall damaged. ( no cords showing ).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 28,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,459 miles

front tyres worn smooth on inside edges.Almost on cords

Pass 1 Oct 2009 15,431 miles

rear tyres worn down to.2mm in centres . front tyres wearing on inside edges

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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AV56 MVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV56 MVJ, 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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AV56 MVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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