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KS56 JWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

171,682 mi
Last recorded171,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 JWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 171,682 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 171,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder, 245/45R17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 170,520 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 168,591 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))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 168,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 163,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 157,358 miles

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

Parking brake poor effort

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 157,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake poor effort

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 148,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 132,937 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 132,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,104 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 113,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45R17 99Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45R17 99Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,644 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 99,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

buckle to near,side,front wheel

near,side,fron tyre worn smooth on inner edge

off,side,front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

buckle to near,side,front wheel

near,side,fron tyre worn smooth on inner edge

off,side,front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,534 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)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,361 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing low

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,553 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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KS56 JWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KS56 JWY, 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 KS56 JWY registered?

KS56 JWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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