CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK56 WYB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,038 mi
Last recorded141,038 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,638 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 120,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,643 miles

Nail in Offside front inner shoulder

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn 2mm on outer/inner tread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,686 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,686 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,314 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,313 miles

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

advise front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise n/s/f tyre tread on 1.6mm limit

advise o/s/f wheel rim incorrectly fitted should be on rear

advise o/s/r rim should be on front

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,124 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,885 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK56 WYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK56 WYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK56 WYB?

You can check the full history of BK56 WYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK56 WYB registered?

BK56 WYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BK56 WYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK56 WYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK56 WYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK56 WYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.