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GN56 VTT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,594 mi
Last recorded167,594 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 167,594 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 167,594 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 164,644 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 164,644 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 163,556 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 163,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 162,254 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2021 162,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 159,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 153,342 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 142,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 132,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,770 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 104,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 87,557 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 87,557 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,298 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,252 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,560 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 38,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GN56 VTT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN56 VTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN56 VTT?

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What year was GN56 VTT registered?

GN56 VTT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is GN56 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 VTT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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