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BK56 OPS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

174,208 mi
Last recorded174,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 174,208 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 174,204 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 164,312 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 164,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust bracket hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 153,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 153,187 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 142,429 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 20 Nov 2020 141,689 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 has bodywork damage

Nearside Rear Damaged but red taped

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Fail 20 Nov 2020 141,689 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 has bodywork damage

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Damaged but red taped

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,312 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 has bodywork damage

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative - O\S\R

Fail 2 Dec 2019 140,307 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 has bodywork damage

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative - O\S\R

Pass 20 Dec 2018 138,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,200 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides 1/4 panel have slight bodywork damage

Fail 14 Dec 2017 134,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear both sides 1/4 panel have slight bodywork damage

Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,914 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 has slight bodywork damage

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

n\s\f headlamp washer cover missing

Fail 7 Dec 2016 126,914 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 1/4 has slight bodywork damage

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n\s\f headlamp washer cover missing

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,775 miles

Centre Rear brake light in-operative

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 113,775 miles

Centre Rear brake light in-operative

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,673 miles

n\s\r lamp has crack

rear center brake light in-operative

Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All tyres have kerb marks on outer wall

n\s\r lamp has crack

Fail 25 Nov 2013 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres have kerb marks on outer wall

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,527 miles

all tyres have kerb marks on outer wall

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,211 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,208 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,117 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,690 miles

ALL TYRES have cuts but no cord expossed

REAR CENTER BRAKE light not working (LED)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 63,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 49,549 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 49,521 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,065 miles

front no .plate cracked

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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BK56 OPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BK56 OPS, 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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BK56 OPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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