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KV56 ZSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,167 mi
Last recorded161,167 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 ZSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 161,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 157,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 152,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,412 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 151,412 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 146,616 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 146,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 142,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 134,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm 275/35-19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,076 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,683 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,176 miles

engine management fault light on.

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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KV56 ZSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KV56 ZSJ, 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 KV56 ZSJ registered?

KV56 ZSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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