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KC55 PVK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,757 mi
Last recorded138,757 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 138,757 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 128,003 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,864 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,689 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

play in both front lower arm inner bushes

play in both front lower control arm bushes

smear to wipers

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both shailed on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both intermediate silencer hangers rotten off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencers brace rotten off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both shailed on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both intermediate silencer hangers rotten off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencers brace rotten off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,335 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,663 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,663 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,292 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,544 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of weld repair nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of weld repair nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of weld repair nearside rear wheel inner rim

Fail 29 Oct 2012 26,666 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

signs of weld repair nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,417 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 8,018 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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KC55 PVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red 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 KC55 PVK, 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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KC55 PVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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