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KW56 BGY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 BGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 53,127 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 52,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner canvas / ply not yet visible but advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,326 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and rear cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight bind by hand from nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,833 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 40,876 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,991 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 37,991 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 33,736 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 18,877 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 14 Dec 2010 25,308 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 22,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,330 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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KW56 BGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KW56 BGY, 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 KW56 BGY registered?

KW56 BGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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