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DB56 MBB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,822 mi
Last recorded80,822 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB56 MBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 80,822 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 79,548 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have slight cracking between outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 78,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,301 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,013 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 73,972 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 65,382 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,817 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,921 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,851 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,852 miles

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

Offside Front tyre punctured

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,406 miles

front windscreen wipers just starting to smear on the screen

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,754 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,948 miles

Front pads worn 70%

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,581 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DB56 MBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DB56 MBB, 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 DB56 MBB registered?

DB56 MBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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The MOT history for DB56 MBB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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