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GU56 MYD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,288 mi
Last recorded133,288 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 MYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 133,288 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 130,803 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 128,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 127,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 124,650 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,396 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 120,396 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,378 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 115,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 105,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,433 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 97,418 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,133 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 74,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,235 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 45,230 miles

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

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

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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GU56 MYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU56 MYD, 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 GU56 MYD registered?

GU56 MYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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