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DY56 AVU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,400 mi
Last recorded85,400 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,720 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 78,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,631 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 73,552 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,514 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,287 miles

Front Brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Front wheel bearing has slight play Near and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 57,287 miles

Front Brake pads cannot be clearly seen

Front wheel bearing has slight play Near and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,076 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NOTE: Front brake pads cannot be clearly seen and nearsid rear brake pads worn low

NOTE: Rear hand brake and foot brake starting to stick recommend check for possable fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,867 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,958 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 17,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,675 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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DY56 AVU 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 81%.

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 DY56 AVU, 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 DY56 AVU registered?

DY56 AVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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