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DF55 VHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 97,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,298 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

no emissions detected

Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,114 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,165 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,679 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,392 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 70,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested spring snapped (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken possible shock absorber damage (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,323 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 62,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 61,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,268 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,387 miles

No Emissions Detected

Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,711 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 48,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 35,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,305 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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DF55 VHD 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 79.2%.

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 DF55 VHD, 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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DF55 VHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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