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KN56 PJY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,209 mi
Last recorded137,209 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 PJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 137,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 129,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning on

Pass 10 May 2024 194,982 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 184,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 109,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 103,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Led’s Dim (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 102,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Led’s Dim (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,065 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,665 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,269 miles

Both rear exhaust brackets snapped but system still secure

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,541 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40 18 97y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40 18 97y (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Feb 2016 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40 18 97y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40 18 97y (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,203 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,357 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,033 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre has several cuts on inner side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2010 10,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

slight damage to n/s/f outer sidewall and cracks in both front tyre treads

Pass 23 Feb 2009 8,076 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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KN56 PJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KN56 PJY, 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 KN56 PJY registered?

KN56 PJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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