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EX56 VYS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,836 mi
Last recorded100,836 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 97,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 97,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure both rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 93,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,168 miles

engine management lamp on.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 61,751 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING PAD IS MISSING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,914 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,958 miles

Nearside front tyre has small cuts to inner side wall

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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EX56 VYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EX56 VYS, 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 EX56 VYS registered?

EX56 VYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 VYS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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