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DG56 WVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

128,041 mi
Last recorded128,041 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 128,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 94,572 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 91,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 86,080 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 73,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 68,427 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,349 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

o/s/r tyre wearing/worn on edge

Fail 10 Jan 2013 59,342 miles

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

both front tyres wearing/worn on edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,064 miles

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

wear lip on front brake disks

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,076 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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DG56 WVJ 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 DG56 WVJ, 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 DG56 WVJ registered?

DG56 WVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is DG56 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 WVJ 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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