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GV56 BNK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,125 mi
Last recorded38,125 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 38,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 35,857 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 33,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,295 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,281 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 27,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,721 miles

Nearside Rear cuts to tyre side wall. No cord showing.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,961 miles

minor cut on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 14,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 6,614 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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GV56 BNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GV56 BNK, 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 GV56 BNK registered?

GV56 BNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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The MOT history for GV56 BNK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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