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DU56 WHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 WHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,924 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres bold inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2024 76,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, tread wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,456 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,561 miles

protective undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 60,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

protective undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,708 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,195 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INCORRRCTLY FITTED TO VEHICLE,SHOULD BE FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 36,830 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 36,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 33,126 miles

front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,554 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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DU56 WHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DU56 WHD, 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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DU56 WHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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