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KL56 VVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 VVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 112,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,714 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 60,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge + low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc backing cover loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 59,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,265 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 51,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,358 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,681 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear forward of the osr flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 29,681 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder almost through to the cords

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear forward of the osr flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 25,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (under tray preventing full inspection) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (under tray preventing full inspection) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 25,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (under tray preventing full inspection) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (under tray preventing full inspection) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 19,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 13,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 9,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 9,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 58,987 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,347 miles

front pads getting low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,514 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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KL56 VVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KL56 VVM, 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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KL56 VVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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