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DU56 WHN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 145,587 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 226,101 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 210,093 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 210,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 195,533 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 195,533 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 166,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 166,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,034 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,734 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,139 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,479 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,964 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 WHN 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 77.8%.

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

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