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GV56 KKX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,439 mi
Last recorded160,439 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 KKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 160,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 156,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake when rotated squeaking noise

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 156,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake when rotated squeaking noise

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 147,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 137,567 miles

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

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,534 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 124,534 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,963 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,601 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside offside rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,171 miles

ADVISE WHEEL WELD REPAIR PRESENT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM TREAD/NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint NEAR FRONT CROSSMEMBER (2.3.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT/REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,171 miles

ADVISE ROAD WHEEL WELD/REPAIR PRESENT

FRONT,REAR NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint NEAR FRONT CROSSMEMBER (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R TYRE 3MM TREAD/NAIL IN TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,028 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,941 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,307 miles

Cuts to nearside rear tyre,low tread.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Cuts to nearside rear tyre,low tread.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,759 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,024 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/split around inner sidewall (not exposing cords yet)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge of tread area (cords not exposed yet)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,131 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake wear warning light on

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic floor pan covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

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 KKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KKX, 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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GV56 KKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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