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AY56 KMU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 143,441 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 143,441 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 140,157 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 136,395 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 131,817 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 131,817 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,203 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,015 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 116,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded Both badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre void of tread inner edge

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

Rear wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 16 Jan 2018 111,110 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre void of tread inner edge

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

Rear wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,663 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,488 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,524 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 78,079 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 78,074 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 77,635 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WORN ON WEAR BARS

Fail 5 Dec 2011 66,002 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre gashed on outer wall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 66,002 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre gashed on outer wall

Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,415 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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AY56 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AY56 KMU, 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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What year was AY56 KMU registered?

AY56 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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